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Lot# 1007 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1007 Peru

    1852/53: Entire letters (2) to France with 1852 entire from Lima with "LIMA / VAPOR" in blue (Colareta 34v) on reverse alongside British P.O. Callao cds (Dec 26), two line "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in red and taxed "21" décimes due; matched with similar 1853 entire letter from Lima to Pau, France via Southampton, erroneously struck with framed "COLONIES / &c. ART 13" in red and deleted by London numeral obliterator - carried at triple rate and charged "63" décimes due to pay. Scarce pairing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF