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  • Lot# : 590 Peru

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    Blockade of Callao 1880: Cover franked by 'UPU / Plata / Peru'  overprinted 2 c. rose and pair of 5 c. ultramarine used on 1880 cover from Callao to Verona, Italy tied by British P.O. 'C38' obliterator of Callao in blue-black ink with CALLAO cds (Aug 25) of British P.O. alongside. Thence past the Chilean Blockade of Callao and struck on front with circular 'Panama / Transit' cds (Sept 13). Reverse with New York transit (Sept 24) and Verona arrival (Oct 7). Believed to be the sole letter sent from Callao whilst the Blockade (April 10, 1880 until January 1881) was in force. Small faults but a significant cover. Described and illustrated in 'Filatelia Peruana' number 141 (March 1998).

    Provenance: Collection Aldo Salvatecci.
     
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF