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Lot# 7403 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7403 Chile

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    Pacific War 1877: Rouletted 10 c. blue, a single example on 1880 cover endorsed "via Panama y Southampton"  to Paris, probably from Chilean occupied Arica (Company imprint on reverse 'Arica & Tacna') tied by black cork handstamp. British "PANAMA TRANSIT" cds in black (Jan 9, 1881) and carried via New York with scarce "NEW YORK (Jan 20) / PANAMA TRANSIT" on reverse in black and "T / CENTIMES 25" on obverse in blue. Paris arrival (Feb 3) in blue and charged '75c." due in red. Sensible flap repair - a rare usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2006).rnrnNote: Peru joined the UPU on 1 April 1879 and a 10 c. rate would have been applicable. Chile joined the UPU on 1 April 1881 and the rate should have been prepaid 11 centavos.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF