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Lot# 2737 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2737 Chile

    Printed by Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. blue on blued paper, a diagonal bisect, lower right corner of stamp, used on 1855 entire letter to Santiago tied by target handstamp in black with "Valparaiso" despatch cds in red at left (May 23). Slight file fold but an attractive usage, paired with a small piece showing a diagonal bisect from upper left of stamp, similarly cancelled used from "Copiapo" in November 1855 Scott = $ 450++.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF