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Lot# 4217 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4217 Peru

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    1877 (Nov 6): Combination cover from Iquique to Inverkeithling, Scotland franked for internal rate with Peru 1874/76 10 c. green (Scott 25) and Great Britain 1874 6 d. grey pl. 15 and 1 s. green pl. 13 all tied by two bold strikes of the "D87" obliterator with fine IQUIQUE / PAID datestamp adjacent (Nov 6). Reverse with Edinburgh transit and Inverkeithling arrival cds's (Dec 14). A rare and extremely attractive cover. Cert. BPA (1994).rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 21 Sept 1993, lot 1677; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 257; Spink, London, 9-10 March 2005, lot 307; Collection Adriano Landini, Spink, London, 2 May 2012, lot 85.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,750.00 CHF