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Lot# 168 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 168 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. blue, a fine large margined example, Transfer Type 9, used on 1859 cover from Lima to Paris cancelled by dotted LIMA handstamp in black (Emsing E7 = 10 pts) for the internal rate to Callao. British P.O. cds on reverse of CALLAO (Oct 12) and thence to Panama via PSNC Steamer. Carried by the RMSP 'Medway' from Colon to St. Thomas and transferred there to the 'Magdalena' for the journey to Falmouth. Struck in London (Nov 24) with Accountancy marking 'GB / 2F 87½c' in black. Taxed at 36 décimes due upon receipt for triple rate (note '16' grams at upper left). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF