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  • Lot# : 6743 Chile

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    1854 (Jan-Feb): Desmadryl 5 c. deep red-brown in mixed issue combination with 1854 (April) Recess by Gillet 5 c. dull chocolate brown, two used examples with excellent margins and in intense shades, used on outstanding May 3, 1854 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesives tied by neat target handstamps with clear SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. Handwritten '20' (centavos) due, double the deficiency. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an exceptional beauty for an advanced exhibition collection. Certs. RPS, Philatelic Foundation (1983).rnReference: Displayed in Gerhard Blank - Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867 on plate 10.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1259.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF