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Lot# 165 - Auction 265-273

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    1863: Cover from Guayaquil to Valparaiso at quadruple rate, endorsed 'p. vapor Ingles' struck with very fine British P.O. "GUAYAQUIL / PAID" code C circular datestamp (Nov 29), rated '2/-' prepaid in red manuscript and struck on arrival with '45' (centavos) due marking in red. A superb and rare cover - the earliest recorded usage - Parmenter & Gordon state March 14, 1864. Ex B. Moorhouse.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF