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  • Lot# : 962 Peru

    1834: Large prepaid registered cover front from Lima to the Postmaster of Arequipa struck with superb three line "LIMA / CERTIFICACION / FRANCA" handstamp in black (Colareta fig. 15) with manuscript date "Mayo 19/834" below - the earliest recoded date of use. Handstamped on reverse with Peruvian Arms within circle  "Republica Peruana", utilising old sello negro from  Ferdinand VII, both markings in black. Rare.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 202, Nov 2015, lot 504.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF