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  • Lot# : 591 Peru

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    1880: 'UPU / Plata / Peru' overprinted 2 c. rose and strip of four January 1881 'UPU / Plata / Lima' 5 c. ultramarine used on 1881 double rate cover from Lima to Paris all tied by 'Lima / Principal' cds's in black with octagonal French Paquebot datestamp PANAMA - UNION / PAQ. F. A. No. 2 in black (July 1 ) below (Salles fig. 1415) applied at Colon. Paris cds of receipt in blue at left (July 25); also an 11 centavos single rate cover to the UK, carried on the same Paquebot 'Washington' on the same day. Minor faults but scarce and most attractive usages.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF