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Lot# 5649 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5649 Peru

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    1803: Registered cover prepaid from Lima to Cuzco with "#" at sides of cover to denote registration, atruck with fine "FRANCA" and two line "CERTIFICACION / A LIMA" both in red (Colareta figs. 4+7f), rated '22½' reales in manuscript on obverse and manuscript on reverse "Porte = 22½ + Derechos 08 = 30½" (reales) - the postal charges of 1788 stated 2½ reales for a letter of 1 ounce + 1½ reales for each additional ounce. Signed by the recipient inside. A rare and spectacular early usage.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF