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Lot# 1021 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1021 Peru

    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, the marginal block of 18 from left of sheet (9 x 2) with Spanish language ABN & Co. imprint at left, used on folded 1868 registered cover to Trujillo, cancelled by dotted "Otusco" lozenge handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 / Emsing E1 = 45 pts.). Reverse with sender's manuscript dispatch notation 'Otusco Junio 20, 1868' and embossed seal of 'Republica Peruana'. File fold through the block and cover tear at left with some staining. Illustrated in Moll (1999) on page 163. One of the largest known used multiples of this stamp and an Exhibition piece of the issue.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4213.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF