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Lot# 5321 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5321 Chile

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    PSNC 1877 (Nov 23): Cover from Tomé to Valparaiso endorsed "p. Vapor Chile", franked by 1877 5 c. lake, imprint at base, tied by intaglio oval "PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. / P.S.N.C." handstamp in black, possibly a Purser's mark - with only two such recorded - and straight line "FUERA DE BALIJA" handstamp (Outside the Mailbag) in black at left. Reverse with Valparasio arrival cds (Nov 24). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 194. A superb and extremely rare cover. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2015).
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF