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Lot# 5506 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5506 Peru

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    1820 (June 2): Colonial entire letter from Lima to Huth in London at double rate via the Magellan Straits, written in Spanish, carried by British ship "Tyne" requesting that the 800 pesos carried should be transferred to Zaruaz, Spain; rated '7/-' due in manuscrript upon receipt and struck with Foreign Branch 'F.P.O.' datestamp (Oct 19) displaying well on flap (a journey time of 139 days). Rare and early entire.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF