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    Coquimbo 1863 (April 3): Cover from Coquimbo to Truro, Cornwall endorsed 'via Panama', sent prepaid with "2/-" in red manuscipt, struck with superb strike of circular "COQUIMBO / PAID" datestamp in red - the sole recorded example thus - with London transit alongside (May 13) and reverse with Scorrier (Cornwall) arrival cds (May 14) in black. Slight reverse flap tear but a splendid strike, illuistrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 3/13. Unique.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 82.
    Starting bid : 2,250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF