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  • Lot# : 1079 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a used example on 1873 entire from Arequipa to Boston, USA endorsed "Via Panama", tied by oval "ISLAY" handstamp in black (Lamy fig. 7) with Great Britain 1872 6 d. chestnut pl. 11 (Gi Z88a) tied by "C42" obliterator alongside paying the rate to Panama. Reverse with British P.O. ISLAY cds (Jan 23) and charged with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" on arrival (Feb 19). Minor edge wear but a very rare and appealing entire.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Robert LeBow, Siegel, New York, 30 Sept 1994, lot 3075.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF