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  • Lot# : 1059 Peru

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    1868/72: Le Coq 1 d. green and 1 p. orange-yellow used on spectacular triple rate 1873 cover from Tacna to Dorum, Hannover endorsed "via Panama & Southampton", tied by "Tacna / Peru" datestamps (Feb 8) in black; in combination with Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 12 (three examples), 1867 3 d. rose pl. 9 (two), 1872 6 d. buff pl. 11 (two) and single 1 s. green pl. 6  (Gi Z5+Z7+Z13+Z24) all tied by Tacna datestamps and by bold strikes of "C36" obliterators of the British Post Office in Arica with single ring cds (Feb 8). One further Great Britain stamp is missing, probably another 4 d. adhesive. 'London / Paid' transit in red and reverse with British "Callao" cds (Feb 12) and Dorum arrival (March 10). Despite the missing adhesive, without doubt one of the most important 'Arica' covers extant. Cert. Holcombe (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, London, 27 Sept 1994, lot 211.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF