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  • Lot# : 5674 Peru

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    1875 (Sept): Combination cover from Callao to Hamburg, Germany endorsed 'via Panama & Southampton' franked by Peru 1866 Llama 10 c. red (Scott 17) and Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown in a vertical pair, perfs. trimmed at right, all adhesives tied by three fine strikes of the "C38" obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds on front in red (Oct 2) and reverse with Callao cds and Hamburg arrival (Oct 6). A few minor imperfections but a charming and rare franking. Cert. Holcombe (1994).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 932; Collection John O. Griffiths, Stanley Gibbons, London, 12 Feb 1981, lot 160; Corinphila sale 90, Zurich, Oct 1994, lot 7293.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF