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Lot# 759 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 759 Chile

    1862: London print 10 c. bright blue, a fine example with clear to large margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Lima endorsed "Per Vapor Talca" tied by "Cancelled" obliterator in black with "Valparaiso / Chile" despatch cds in red (June 26) alongside.Reverse with Lima arrival cds (July 8). Minor wear to cover but a scarce usage on this PSNC ship.rnrnNote The "Talca", a side-wheen paddle Steamer, was built in 1862 by Randolph & Elder in Glasgow. In 1865 it was requisitioned by President Moreno of  Ecuador and helped quell a local rebellion.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold