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  • Lot# : 1057 Peru

    Arica 1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a single example tied by blue 'Tacna / Peru' cds in blue (July 7) on 1870 entire letter to France, used in combination with Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 113 and 1867/73 3 d. rose pl. 5 in a horizontal pair (Z2+Z5) tied by fair "ARICA" cds (July 7) and "C36" obliterator in black. Reverse with British P.O. 'Callao' cds of transit (July 12), 'London / Paid' cds on obverse (Aug 13) and treated as fully paid on arrival in Castillon (Aug 14). Horizontal file fold affects the GB adhesives and some soiling but scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 208.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF