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  • Lot# : 5367 Peru

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    PSNC 1859 (May 20): Second sheet of entire letter from Iquique to Lima, endorsed "Por Vapor", franked by 1858 1 d. slate-blue, a vertical strip of four with huge margins all round and trace of adjoining stamp below, worn background but a fine impression in a deep shade, cancelled by dotted CALLAO handstamps upon arrival at Port. A delightful franking of superb appearance. Signed P. Holcombe. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2019).rnProvenance: Collection Schàtzkes; Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, 8 Oct 2001, lot 6835.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF