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Lot# 5533 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5533 Peru

    1843 (Oct 25): Cover from Arequipa to Morloix, France endorsed 'pr. Chilian de Londres', mailed via Panama with reverse showing octagonal framed "LIVERPOOL / SHIP" datestamp (Feb 27), thence via London where unusual "COLONIES / &c. ART.12" applied in red (Van der Linden fig. 776). Weighed on arrival in France (noted at '30' grams) and charged quadruple rate of '72' décimes to pay in manuscript. Front panel with unobtrusive closed tear at right but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF