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  • Lot# : 1077 Peru

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    Islay 1862: Lecoq 1 d. red, a fine single example tied to 1867 cover to New York by "Arequipa" despatch cds (March 7). Reverse witrh British P.O. ISLAY cds (March 9) and franked by Great Britain 1862/64 6 d. lilac pl. 4, hairlines (Gi Z86) tied by heavy strike of "C42" obliterator in black. Two line "PAID-TO / PANAMA" in red and Panama British P.O. transit cds (March 20) on obverse. Charged on arrival with circular "Steamship / 10" in black. Flap faults not affecting the fine appearancew of a rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 295; Collection Andre Bollen, DF 29 March 1984, lot 11694.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF