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Lot# 5510 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5510 Peru

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    1852 (May 22): Entire letter from Cadiz, Spain to Tacna, carried outside the Mails to London where prepaid "2/-" with London 'Paid' cds in red (June 16). Endorsed 'pr. Steamer via Soutampton' and struck on arrival with straight line handstamps of "ARICA" (Colareta fig. 3 = 45 pts.) in blue and "VAPOR" (Colareta fig. 4v = 25 pts) - but unlisted in blue. Manuscript Forwarding Agent on reverse flap but with opening tear, nevertheless an uncommon usage.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF