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Lot# 595 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 595 Peru

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    1877: Cover from Watertown, USA to Lima (addressed to care of Henry Meiggs of the Callao, Lima and Oroya Railroad Co.), franked at 17 cent rate with 1870/75 Banknote issue 2 c. vermilion, Taylor 5 c. blue and 10 c. brown all tied in black (July 27) with 'New York / 12' credit marking in red below (July 29). Taxed on arrival for internal postage with 1874 Postage Due 5 c. vermilion pair tied by 'Lima / Principal' cds (Aug 17). Faults and slightly grubby, sensibly opened for display, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF