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  • Lot# : 1049 Peru

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    1874/84: 10 c. slate, 1883 2 c. vermilion optd. Triangle and UPU, Arequipa provisional 5 c. blue pair all used on cover from Arequipa to Hamburg, Germany endorsed 'via Panama by first Str.', tied by straight line "AREQUIPA" handstamps in black and by octagonal framed "PANAMA UNION / PAQ. F. A. No. 2" in black (Sept 9) and carried on the "Ile St. Domingue" Steamer (Salles fig. 1415a) thence transferred to Ligne B Steamer 'Ville de Brest'. Reverse with Arequipa despatch (Aug 23), Lima cds and arrival. A scarce franking.rnProvenance: Collection Bernard C. Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3228.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF