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Lot# 97 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 97 Chile

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    Lithographed 5 c. red-brown, two fine examples used on 1858 cover to Lima, each stamp with four margins, cancelled by target handstamps in black. Right hand stamp showing significant transfer fold in upper right top margin and crushing of the 'E' in 'Porte'. Valparaiso despatch cds in red (Jan 16) below and reverse with circular 'Vapor / Lima' in blue. An exquisite usage of great scarcity.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF