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Lot# 5158 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 5158 Peru

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    1 d. green, a fine example used on 1871 cover to Bordeaux endorsed 'Vapor Peru' at top, cancelled by rare "C43" obliterator of the British P.O. in Paita with PAYTA cds alongside (Sept 10) in black. Three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT on front (Oct 1) and thence via London (Oct 28) with red datestamp on reverse. Struck there with 'GB / 1F 90c.' accountancy marking in black and charged on arrival with handstruck '15' décimes due marking. Superb and very rare cover.

    Provenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF