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Lot# 5174 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 5174 Chile

    Recess at Santiago Post Office, Final Printing 1866: 5 c. rose red, a block of four with large to just touched margins all round, used on 1867 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso, all tied by 'Cancelled' obliterators in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds at left (July 26) and taxed with framed MULTADA and circular "20" charge in red. The block has been removed from the cover, ironed and replaced. An unusual usage. Signed Calves. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 981.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF