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Lot# 2813 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 2813 Chile

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    Recess at Santiago Post Office, Final Printing 1866: 5 c. rose red, single example used with 1861/62 20 c. green, each with margins good to touched, used on 1867 cover to Brooklyn, USA  tied by 'Cancelled' obliterator in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (May 29) and thence with PANAMA / TRANSIT three lined datestamp (June 19) in black. Struck upon receipt with two line STEAM / SHIP in black and "24" in blue crayon (credit to Great Britain) and handstruck "34" (cents) due for a single letter on receipt. Some edge wear but a charming and rare usage. Opinion Holcombe (1989).rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FPRSL., Corinphila sale 228, Nov 2018, lot 5177.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF