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Lot# 1040 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1040 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 20 c. brown, a diagonally bisected example used on 1876 cover to London, tied by "Lima / Principal" cds (Oct 13) in black. Reverse with British P.O. CALAO cds (Oct 14) and London arrival (Nov 13) in red; obverse with Foreign Branch arrival in black and circular "1/6d." due marking - no British stamps applied and taxed as Peru did not join the UPU until 1879. Stamp just touched by file fold but a rare and most attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinpühila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4223.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF