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Lot# 5610 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5610 Peru

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    1825 (April 23): Printed Prices Current and letter from Lima to Portland, USA carried direct from Callao by American ship, struck on entry in New York with cds (Aug 22) and "SHIP" handstamps in red with charge of "20¾" cents in manuscript. A very early and lengthy printed Prices Current from Lima and fascinating historical content: "The decisive Battle obtained by the Columbian Army over the Spaniards by which all Peru is now free except the Castle of Callao which holds yet the Spanish Flag has permitted me to return again to this place...Callao is strictly beseiged and blockaded but it is supposed that it will hold for four or five months longer. General Bolivar has gone to the Interior Provinces to regulate their Government...".
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF