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Lot# 5324 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5324 Chile

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    Messageries Impériales 1872: Entire letter at double rate from Valparaiso to Lima franked by 1867 10 c. blue (3) one with corner fault, tied in black with 'Valparaiso / Chile' despatch cds in red (Sept 15) alongside. Carried on Ligne F Steamer "Ville de St. Nazaire" to Callao and struck with circular "LIGNE F / PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (Sept 17) on obverse (Salles fig. 1581) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Feb 22). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 196. Despite the imperfection, an important cover, being the sole example recorded of Ligne F mail with Chilean adhesives. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2015).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF