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Lot# 526 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 526 Peru

    1858: 1 p. 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 : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF