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Lot# 5307 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5307 Chile

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    PSNC 1854: Cover front from Santiago to Washington DC, USA endorsed "pr. Steamer via Panama", franked by Desmadryl 1854 5 c. deep red-brown, large margins all round, cancelled by target handstamp lightly in black, with 'Santiago' despatch cds alongside (Jan 31). Fine strike of "VAPOR BOLIVIA / P" in black. Charged on arrival with "STEAM  SHIP / 20 Cts." due marking in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 187. Rare and early usage of the Desmadryl 5 centavos to an overseas destination and the latest recorded usage of the PSNC Ship marking. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF