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  • Lot# : 7405 Chile

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    Britsh Post Office in Coquimbo 1862/64: Great Britain 6 d. lilac, hairlines, Plate 4, a used example on 18 July 1865 cover from Coquimbo to Bordeaux endorsed "par Bogota via Panamá" tied by "C40" obliterator in black, thence via PSNC Steamer "Bogota" to Panama. London transit cds on reverse (Aug 30) and struck there with framed "GB / 2F 87½ c." accountancy marking, charged with handstruck '12' décimes due on arrival. Some overall aging and bleach spot on one perforation of the adhesive but a rare early usage from Coquimbo (earliest recorded in 18 May 1865). Cert. BPA (1968).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF