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Lot# 1005 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1005 Peru

    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green tied to 1871 entire letter from Payta to Bordeaux endorsed "Vapor Perú", tied by bold strike of British P.O. "C43" obliterator in black with "PAYTA" cds alongside (Sept 30). Struck with three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" (Oct 4) in black. Reverse with London transit in red (Oct 28) in red and struck there with "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking in black. Thence via Calais and charged '15' décimes due upon arrival. A very scarce and attractive cover. Illustrated in "El Correo Maritimo Peruano" by Luis Piaggio. Signed Georges Lamy.rnProvenance: Collection Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5158.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF