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Lot# 995 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 995 Peru

    1862: Lecoq 1 d. vermilion, a single example used on 1865 cover front from Tacna to France endorsed 'via Panama', un-cancelled on departure, struck with British P.O. double arc "ARICA" despatch cds in black (Feb 7) with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ARICA" handstamp in red at left (Gi CC1). Faint 'London / Paid' cds in red (March 16) and Calais transit below. Creased and with faults but rare Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF