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Lot# 5605 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5605 Peru

    Earthquake & Tsunami 1868 (Aug 23): Entire letter written from Iquique just 10 days after the Earthquake and consequent Tsunami, mailed without stamps or handstamps to Valparaiso with manuscript "Franca" in lieu of both. Very rare.rnrnNote: The earthquake of 13 August 1868, followed by the resulting tsunami all but levelled the Southern coastal towns of Peru - including Tacna, Mollendo, Ilo, Arica, Arequipa, Torata and Iquique; resulting in an estimated 25'000 casualties. The Post Offices located in the ports were destroyed.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF