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  • Lot# : 5643 Peru

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    1870: Lecoq 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a horizontal pair, used with 1868 Lecoq 1 d. green in a horizontal pair, on 1874 entire letter to Cochabamba, Bolivia tied by circular "TACNA / PERUI" datestamps (March 12) in black (the 'Trencito' is rare used outside of Lima or Callao). The 'Trencito' pair shaved at top but a stunning and famous entire - signed on reverse "Guaranteed at 30'000 fr. francs, Paul Morgoulis" in pencil. One of the true gems of the "Trencito" and Lecoq issues. A rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schàtzkes.rn                   Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4205.rn                     
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500.00 CHF