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Lot# 5388 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5388 France

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    RMSP & PSNC 1851 (June 14): Cover from Paris to Lima, Peru at triple rate endorsed "Par Packet Anglais voie de Panama", franked by 1849 15 c. green on greenish in a horizontal pair with just touched to huge margins on three sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, with 1 fr. carmine single and horizontal strip of five with generally fine margins, all tied by 'grille sans fin' in black with Paris despatch cds below. Carried by the RMSP "Medway" from Southampton to Chagres and PSNC "New Granada" from Panama to Callao (July 23). Red framed 'PD' and manuscript '2' for reales due upon delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 226. A stunning and most attractive cover. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF