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  • Lot# : 997 Peru

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    1862: Lecoq 1 d. rose, a diagonally bisected example used on 1866 cover to Lima, tied by "Callao" circular datestamp (Feb 10) in black with framed "LIMA / 1A. / DISTRB.ON" handstamp alongside in blue. Reverse with 'Lima / M' arrival cds (Feb 10) in blue. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover Scott = $ 350.rnNote: 1865 (Dec 30). Under a postal decree, letters between Lima, Callao and Chorillos sent after Jan 1, 1866 would be carried at half the normal 10 centavos / 1 dinero inland rate; thus a 5 centavos franking was required. There being no stamps, as yet, to meet this need, the 1 dinero was bisected.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF