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Lot# 5612 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5612 Peru

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    1840 (Aug 19): Entire letter from Lima to Bordeaux, unusually struck with "CALLAO" and "FRANCA" straight line handstamps in black (Colareta figs. 2+2f), thence via Panama, with two line "LIVERPOOL / SHIP LETTER on reverse in black, to London and rated at '1/6d.' due, charged due '32' décimes to pay upon receipt (Nov 20). A rare and early entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection B.C. Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2015, lot 4684.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF