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Lot# 5157 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 5157 Chile

    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1861/62: 10 c. bright blue, a diagonally bisected example, lower left half, paying the internal rate and tied by bold strike of 'Cancelled' obliterator to 1861 cover endorsed 'via Panama' from Santiago to New York; with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red (Oct 17) and STEAMSHIP/10 of arrival in black. A rare cover - the adhesive used in the first month of issue. The addressee's name erased leaving faults to front panel but a scarce usage of a 'split' to an Overseas destination. Signed Calves, Darteyre.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF