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Lot# 3039 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 3039 Peru

    1 peseta rose red, a fine large margined example used on 1858 entire letter from Tacna to Cochabamba, Bolivia paying the rate to the frontier. Neatly tied by circular 'Admon. Pral De Correos / Tacna' datestamp (19 August) in black with manuscript due '1½' reales for local delivery docketed at left. Barely discernable minor corner bend on adhesive otherwise of very fine appearance and a scarce entire.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 84 (October 1992), lot 5559.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold