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Lot# 1048 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 1048 Peru

    1874/84: 50 c. green with grill, a single example used on 1880 registered cover from Arequipa to the Italian Consul in Lima, the cover with four "*" handstamps in corners to denote registration, one cancellein the 50 c. adhesive. Oval framed "CERTIFICADO / AREQUIPA" above and arrival of "CERTIFICADO / LIMA" alongside, the reverse with 'Lima / Principal' cds (Oct 11) of receipt and signed 'Gomez de la Torre' as received. Sealed cover tear at top and acid ink fault but nevertheless, a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF