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  • Lot# : 1065 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a single example used in combination with Great Britain 1872 6 d. chestnut pl. 11, three examples, one with wing margin trimmed at right (Gi Z44), all tied by "C38" obliterators of Callao, on 1872 cover to London. Reverse with firm's cachet, 'Callao' British P.O. cds in black (July 14) and London arrival (Aug 12). Interesting and sad message inside flap: "The Frigate 'America' has just arrived with Coolies. She left Macao with less than 700 and lost over 100 on the voyage..". A most attractive and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Soler y Llach, Barcelona, June 1991, lot 1899.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF