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  • Lot# : 1658 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. rose-red, a four margined example in a matt shade, used on 22 July 1858 cover to Lima cancelled by dotted NEPEÑA handstamp in black (Emsing E1 = 75 pts). File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce cover. Signed Lamy.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1659 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. deep rose-red, a four margined example used on single rate cover to Lima tied by dotted SAN PEDRO handstamp in black (Emsing E1 = 60 pts). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1660 Peru

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    Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red, a four margined example with small nick at top in margin but not into the frameline, Type A, from position 1 of the fourth row of the Transfer, cancelled by dotted CONCEPCION handstamp in black. Bargholtz Census Db12. A collectable example of this rarity. Cert. Fulpius (1950) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rnProvenance: Collection Stork, March 1975, lot 335; Collection Bustamente, Feb 1999, lot 30421; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4063.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 1661 Peru

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    Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red, a four margined example with some minor thinning, Type B, cancelled by manuscript "Casma 1/11" in ink, some minimal staining but a very scarce stamp: strangely, the sole example we have recorded with a manuscript cancellation. Cert. Moorhouse (2004) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1662 Peru

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    Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red, the remarkable "complete set" of used examples of the error: showing the five different Transfer Types A, B, C, D and E, with Type A with four large margins cancelled by dotted CALLAO handstamp in black (cert. Raybaudi, 2003); Type B with four margins and cancelled by circular CALLAO datestamp of May 13, 1858 (cert. Moorhouse, 2010); Type C with margins shaved at sides but fine at base and huge at top, cancelled by ARICA datestamp of July 1, 1858 in blue (cert. Moorhouse, 2009); Type D with three clear margins, just shaved at right, used on piece with 'LIMA 1-2-3' handstamp in black (ex Badaracco, lot 346, signed Todd, cert. Eichele, 1997); Type E with four narrow margins, minor thins, cancelled by dotted PASCO handstamp in black (ex Badaracco, lot 348, signed Hassel, Todd). A remarkable album page and only the second time the 5 different Types have ever been offered together as a complete set Gi 4b = 23'750/Scott = $ 23'750.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1663 Peru

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    Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red, a four margined example, position 3 on the fourth row of the Transfer, with normal 1 p. rose-red (Transfer Type 3, thus almost certainly a divided vertical pair) used on large part of 1858 cover to Cobija, Bolivia and tied by 'Admon. Pral De Correos / Tacna' datestamps in black (Oct 17). A rare and most attractive usage of the error: Bargholtz Census Da2. Illustrated in Moll on page 117 of the Handbook. Certificate Holcombe (1988) Gi 4+4b = £ 4'900+/Scott = $ 4'900+.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4066.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1664 Peru

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    1858 (March 10): ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine large margined example, Transfer Type A, neatly cancelled by dotted LIMA handstamp in blue. A delightful stamp Scott = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1665 Peru

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    1858 (March 10): ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine large margined example, Transfer Type A, neatly cancelled by dotted PASCO handstamp in black. A scarce stamp so fine. Signed E. Diena Scott = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1666 Peru

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    1858 (March 10): ½ peso yellow-buff / orange-yellow (shades), the reconstruction of the Transfer bloc report of 5 types, all five stamps with four margins and of fine appearance, lightly cancelled at Cuzco, Lima or Pasco; together with three further examples of Type A (one in deep dull orange shade, signed Ferchenbauer), and a further example of Type D cancelled in blue (cert. Raybaudi). Generally fine, an exceptionally scarce group of nine Scott = $ 3'375.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1667 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso yellow-buff, a fine large margined example used on 1858 cover front only to Arequipa, neatly tied by circular dated CALLAO datestamp in blue (September 28). Fresh and fine, a very rare stamp on letter. Signed G. Lamy. Cert. Moorhouse (2003).rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5053.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 1668 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 d. deep slate blue, a fine used vertical strip of three with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by dotted PASCO handstamps in black. Slight thin between second and third stamps but a charming multiple.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1669 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 d. blue (shades), the selection of used examples with pair cancelled by dotted 'Abancay' in red, single examples cancelled by dotted 'Huamachuco' in red, singles cancelled by dotted 'YQUIQ' (Yquique) and 'Yca' in black, pair with dotted 'Yslay' in black, single with dotted "4" numeral in black etc. (11 items, 14 stamps).rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1670 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, a fine example used on 1859 entire letter from Callao to Lima, marked "Urgente" and "with the Train leaving at half past nine" at lower left, cancelled by dotted CALLAO handstamp in blue and CALLAO datestamp at right (June 27). A fresh and fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4079.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1671 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 d. blue, a fine horizontal pair with clear margins all round, used on May 1859 cover to Lima tied by dotted PALPA handstamps in blue. File fold above the adhesives but an attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1672 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, a fine large margined example in a deep shade, used on 1859 cover to Bordeaux via Panama, tied by 'Admon. Pral De Correos / Tacna' cds in black (Nov 21). Transit of British P.O. ARICA cds in black and thence via PSNC Steamer to Panama, from there on the RMSP 'Medway' to St. Thomas where trans-shipped to the 'Plata' arriving in Southampton on January 1, 1860. Anglo-French accountancy marking 'GB / 2F 87½ c.' applied in London and charged double rate of '24' décimes upon arrival. A fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1673 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, a fine large margined example in a deep shade, used on 1859 cover to Genova tied by 'LIMA 1-2-3' dotted handstamp in black. From Colon carried on RMSP 'Thames' to St. Thomas where trans-shipped to the 'Shannon' arriving in Southampton on October 1, 1859.rnCharged at double rate on arrival with '2' in manuscript and '30' decimi due to pay (Oct 6). An attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1674 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, used example on 1859 entire letter to Genova, Italy tied by dotted LIMA handstamp in black. Endorsed 'via Panama y Inglaterra' at top, no transits but reverse with seven different Italian cancellations including 'Retrodato' in red and Genova eventual arrival (July 31). Charged at double rate with '3' decimi due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1675 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. pale blue, a very fine horizontal pair, used on May 17, 1860 entire letter cancelled by superb fancy framed oval CUZCO handstamp (Emsing E25 = 50 pts) in black. A fine and scarce entire - the 2 dinero franking paying the rate for above 25 leagues. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1676 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, single example used on July 1859 cover to Lima cancelled by dotted PASCO handstamp in black, underpaid for single rate (above 25 leagues), cancelled by two further strikes of framed PASCO handstamp in black (Emsing E61 = 50 pts) and taxed "1 r." due to pay in manuscript. A fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1677 Peru

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    Postal Fraud 1858: 1 d. slate blue, two narrow margined examples used on August 1859 entire letter from Pisco to Lima, each stamp previously cancelled by dotted 'Lima' handstamps in black and applied in an attempt to defraud the Post Office. The clerk in Pisco noticed the deception and wrote "Usadas" alongside the adhesives and struck his straight line PISCO handstamp (Emsing E56 = 150 pts) in black and annotated "4 rs." due (double the original deficiency). A most unusual and very rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1678 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, two vertical pairs with margins all round (and each sheet marginal), used on March 29, 1859 double rate cover (above 25 leagues) from Arequipa to Lima cancelled by dotted AREQUIPA handstamps in blue with, below, straight line VAPOR ship marking in black. Slight bleach stains at left but a very scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1679 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate blue, a fine large margined example used on 1859 cover to Tacna, cancelled by superb strike of ARICA / VAPOR datestamp (Sept 9) in black. The 'Vapor' cancellation (by sea) was used indiscriminately - Tacna being inland from the coastal port of Arica. An attractive cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1680 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 peseta vermilion, a huge margined unused example, of excellent fresh colour, without gum. Exceptional for this issue Gi 7 = £ 450/Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1681 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 peseta red (shades), used examples (7), all with four margins in a variety of shades from vermilion to a pale rose example showing plate wear, with a variety of cancellations incl. dotted handstamp in red, dotted Ayacucho, Lima, Pasco and Trujillo in black and a blurred printing in a pink shade cancelled by 'Arica / Vapor' cds (Sept 1859). An attractive group Gi 7 = £ 450+/Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1682 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red (shades), a fine used reconstruction of the Transfer block of ten subjects, using nine single stamps and a fine horizontal 'bridge' pair showing Transfer Types 10-6 to illustrate Type 6 which has no distinguishing features. Generally very fine with all stamps showing four margins with most cancelled in black, together with a cover front with a fine single example cancelled by large oval LIMA handstamp (April 1859). A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1683 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. rose red, a fine large margined example used on entire letter from Lima to Trujillo at single rate, tied by dotted 'LIMA 1-2-3' handstamp in black. A fresh and fine entire - a very early usage of this issue. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1684 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red, two examples with good to large margins all round, one with portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on June 22, 1859 cover from Trujillo to Lima carried at double rate, each cancelled by bold strikes of TRUX dotted handstamps in black. Minor cover imperfections but a scarce franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1685 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red (shades), fine large margined examples used on covers (3), all cancelled in blue at Arequipa and Callao (each with dotted handstamp) and at Lima (cds dated April 28, 1859). A few imperfections but a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1686 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red, a fine large margined example with small portion of adjoining stamp at top (note frame-break at base below 'A' of UNA) used on December 1860 cover to Lima cancelled by dotted TRUX handstamp in black. File fold well away from adhesive, a fine cover. Opinion Holcombe (1993).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1687 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red, a fine horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on May 18, 1860 cover from Arequipa to Lima carried at double rate and endorsed 'pr. Correo y Vapor' at upper left, each stamp cancelled by dotted AREQUIPA handstamps in black. A scarce franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1688 Peru

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    Cancellations 1858: 1 p. red (shades), the collection including single examples with dotted cancellations of CARAZ in black (E1 = 25 pts), CHALA in blue (25 pts), CHORILLOS in black (200 pts), ISLAS in black (40 pts), JAUJA in blue (35 pts), rare LUNAHUANA in blue (150 pts), PATIVILCA in black (35 pts), and a cover with fine YSLAI in blue (25 pts) signed Vaccari, further types incl. Lima ten pointed star cancel in black, rare PAYTA / VAPOR in black (125 pts) on thinned single, pair with framed CHACHAPOYAS in black (25 pts), vertical pair with CAXAMARCA straight line etc. A fine lot: 26 items incl. two covers Scott = $ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1689 Peru

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    1859 (Dec)/1860: 1 dinero deep blue, First Setting, the reconstruction of the Transfer block of 20 types with 18 singles and a horizontal pair, largely fresh and fine used with most being four margin examples (bear in mind that the space between the stamps is only 1 mm.), lightly cancelled in black or blue. A fine and very scarce reconstruction: somewhat more difficult to achieve than the first two issues.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1690 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero deep blue, the album page with First Retouch (background lines to cornucopia absent), used example cancelled by part PATAZ handstamp in red, Second Retouch with three unused examples (Transfer Types 6, 14 and 15) together with plated used single examples (4) and three pairs (Types 3-4, vertical pair 8/13, and a 'bridge' pair between the Transfer blocks, Types 15-11), largely fresh and fine, an attractive and scarce page.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1691 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero deep blue, Second Retouch / Setting, the reconstruction of the Transfer block of 20 types with 18 singles and a vertical pair, together with a horizontal pair showing 'bridge' example between the two Transfers (positions 10-6), largely fresh and fine used with many being four margin examples (bear in mind that the space between the stamps is only 1-2 mm.), lightly cancelled in black, red or blue. A fine and very scarce reconstruction: somewhat more difficult to achieve than the first two issues.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1692 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero blue (shades), Third Setting, the reconstruction of the Transfer Block of 40 (10 x 4), utilising three pairs and 34 single used examples, margins generally good to fine throughout as the spacing was wider than in the first two Settings, with most stamps lightly cancelled in black. A scarce re-plating and seldom seen or offered.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 1693 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero blue (shades), Third Setting, 2nd Retouch, a fine used reconstruction of the 20 Transfer Types (5 x 4), utilising two horizontal pairs and 16 single examples, generally fair to very fine with most stamps cancelled by circular datestamps in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1694 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero deep blue, Second Setting, single and a horizontal strip of five, all used on 1862 cover, side flaps missing, mailed from Islas de Chincha to Genova, Italy; tied by dotted ISLAS handstamps in black (Emsing E1 = 40 pts) and by LIMA transit cds (Dec 29) in black. Mailed via Panama and Colon to St. Thomas on RMSP 'Tamar' and thence to Southampton on the 'Atrato', with London cds on reverse (Jan 31, 1863) where struck with Anglo-French accountancy marking '2F 87½ c.' in black. An extremely rare cover, one 1 d. stamp missing but an extraordinarily high franking for this issue, undoubtedly the highest usage to an overseas address. Cert. Moorhouse (2011).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1695 Peru

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    1860: 1 d. pale blue, Third Setting, two horizontal pairs one with huge margins for the issue, the other very fine but minutely shaved at base, Transfer Types 31-32 and 16-17, used on 1861 cover to Arequipa tied by CUZCO datestamps (Aug 25) in black. Minor file folds but a very scarce franking for the double rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1696 Peru

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    1860: 1 dinero deep blue, single example used on 7 August 1861 cover from Tacna to Lima, with a possibly re-used example cancelled by heavy circular datestamp in black - this accepted by the Post Office - but the cover was still underpaid 1 dinero (distance above 25 leagues) and thus "Deficit / 1 rl." applied in manuscript alongside. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1697 Peru

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    1860: 1 d. blue and vertically bisected 1 p. red, used as 5 dinero franking on 1860 outer letter sheet to Lima and tied by AREQUIPA straight line handstamp in black. Both examples with touched margins on one side and fresh colours, a very rare franking. Signed Behr and Bloch. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1991).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 1698 Peru

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    Cancellations 1860: 1 dinero blue, the selection (13 items) with dotted cancellations incl. pair on piece tied by CAXAMARCA in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts), singles with ARICA, CUZCO, scarce CHOTA (40 pts), ISLAS (40 pts); fancy framed OBRAGILLO / ARROW (E24 = 150 pts) in black, dotted numeral '5' in black (E146 = 100 pts), three pairs with straight line handstamps of CUZCO in black (E58 = 35 pts), PAITA in black (E56 = 15 pts) and S. PEDRO in black (E58 = 40 pts); pair with 'Arica / Vapor' cds, pair with framed JAUJA in black (E59 = 25 pts) and a cover with single franking to Bordeaux via Arica British P.O. and London.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1699 Peru

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    1859 (Dec)/1860: 1 dinero deep blue, First Setting, the album page with unused examples (2, one with gum), used examples (2) incl. one in a deep blurred shade, together with four used pairs, one of which is used on an attractive cover from Ayacucho to Lima (ex collection G. Lamy).rnA fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1700 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta deep rose-red, Second Setting, a delightful used block of four, Transfer Types 12-13/17-18, with large margins all round but just shaved at top left and with tiny hinge not detracting from appearance, cancelled by two strikes of PATAZ straight line handstamps (Emsing E58 = 125 pts) struck in red. Rare and and most appealing multiple. Signed Moorhouse.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1701 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta rose-red (shades), the used reconstruction of the Transfer block of 20 stamps (5 x 4), largely fine examples - it should be noted that the margins on this issue are narrow, with just 1 mm. separation - with all stamps cancelled in black or blue. A fine and very scarce study Scott = $ 850.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1702 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta deep rose-red, a fine example used on September 3, 1861 cover from Paita to Lima at single rate, tied by bold strike of dotted "5" numeral handstamp in black (Emsing E146 = 100 pts). Rare and most attractive usage.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1703 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta deep rose-red, Third Setting, a vertical strip of three used on January 5, 1863 cover endorsed 'por Vapor' to Guayaquil, Ecuador tied by dotted LIMA handstamps in black. Minor stain spot on first adhesive and tiny imperfections to the rare strip, but a remarkable triple rate franking to a foreign destination (mail to Ecuador being surprisingly scarce). Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1704 Peru

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    1860: 1 d. deep blue, First Setting (Transfer Type 14) used with 1 p. red from First Setting (Transfer Type 6) on September 17, 1861 cover from Iquique to Lima tied by dotted YQUIQUE handstamps in blue (Emsing E1 = 50 pts). An extremely rare combination usage and a most attractive cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4120.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1705 Peru

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    Cancellations 1860: 1 p. red (shades), the selection (23 items) with single examples showing dotted handstamps of AGUAMIRO in blue (Emsing E1 = 75 pts), CARHUAZ in black (125 pts), CASMA in black (25 pts), CONCEPCION in black (75 pts), CHORRILLOS in black (200 pts), HUANTA in blue (75 pts), HUANUCO in black (20 pts), rare HUANCABAMBA in black (125 pts), LLATA in blue (100 pts) and others incl. vertical pair with complete framed CHICLAYO in blue (E59 = 25 pts), fancy oval CUZCO in black (E25 = 50 pts) , together with straight line cancels of PAITA, CAXAMARCA on a pair and LIMA on single franking cover etc. A delightful and very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1706 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta bright brick red, First Setting, a fine four margined example in a resonant shade, used on August 8, 1860 cover from Ayacucho to Lima tied by dotted AYACUCHO handstamp in black. A charming and scarce cover. Cert. Sottoriva (2008).rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1707 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta red, First Retouch, cornucopia on white ground, a superb horizontal pair in a vibrant shade used on Feb 3, 1863 entire letter from Arequipa to Lima, cancelled by dotted AREQUIPA handstamp in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts). Lima arrival cds on reverse (Feb 8). The letter, which mentions further enclosures, carried at the quadruple rate under the newly introduced (January 1863) rate of 1 dinero per ½ ounce. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1708 Peru

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    1860: 1 peseta bright red, Second Retouch (cornucopia on white ground), a superb horizontal strip of three with excellent margins for the issue, Transfer Types 13-14-15, used on 1863 cover to Trujillo at sextuple rate, neatly tied by dotted OTUSCO handstamps in black (Emsing E1 = 45 pts), Manuscript '3 o.' at upper left signifying the 3 ounce weight and reverse with manuscript notations dated "Agosto 31 de 1863". A fine and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Colletion Klaus Eitner, Corinpjila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4126.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1709 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 p. red on pelure paper, Second Retouch with ten vertical lines in left label, Transfer Type 7, a fine unused example with good margins for the issue, fresh and fine, large part og. Signed A. Diena Gi 13a = £ 425/Scott = $ 425.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1710 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 p. red on pelure paper, Second Retouch with ten vertical lines in left label, Transfer Type 6, a fine unused example with large margins for the issue, minute spot at base not mentioned on cert., of good colour and large part og. A rare stamp unused. Cert. Sismondo (2004) Gi 13a = £ 425/Scott = $ 425.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1711 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 p. red on pelure paper, Second Retouch with ten vertical lines in left label, a diagonally bisected example used on small piece, cancelled by AREQUIPA datestamp (17 March, 1863) in black. An extremely rare unauthorised usage to pay the 1 dinero rate. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1712 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq Issue, 1 d. Imperforate Proof printed on cream wove paper, as issued with embossed central Arms, fresh and fine. Scarce. Signed Caceres, Moorhouse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1713 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, two fine pairs, one cancelled by complete strike of framed CERTIFICACION registration handstamp of Chachapoyas in black (Emsing E38 = 30 pts), the other with complete octagonal framed CERTIFICADO handstamp of Caraz in blue (E99 = 75 pts). Fresh, fine and scarce.rnrnNote: The illustration in Emsing is erroneous: the Caraz handstamp has truncated corners on the outer frame.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1714 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a used example with large part strike of the iconic CUZCO FRANCA / CERTIFICADO handstamp with Llama vignette, as illustrated on the front cover of Lamy & Rinck, a good part strike in black (Lamy fig. 61 / Emsing E129 = 200 pts), hinged on to photocopy of the complete cancellation. Rare.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1715 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. deep red, a fine strip of five in a rich resonant shade, large margins all round, cancelled by CUZCO datestamps (13 Sept 1867) in black. A charming multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1716 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale rose red, a fine strip of six with Coil Join between first and second stamps, individually cancelled by CHACHAPOYAS datestamps (28 Nov 1863) in black. Scarce and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1717 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a fine used strip of six, each stamp individually cancelled by neat CUZCO datestamps (25 Jan 1866) in black, fresh and fine, a scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1718 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a fine strip of seven on piece, cancelled by three floral handstamps at top and four strikes of framed CERTIFICACION registration handstamps of Chachapoyas in black (Emsing E38 = 30 pts). A scarce and attractive multiple. Cert. Scheller (2008).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1719 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a magnificent strip of 12 with large margins all round, creased on first and sixth stamp and with trivial aging, each stamp individually cancelled by superb strikes of CASMA datestamp (29 Sept 1864) in black. One of the largest known multiples in outstanding condition for such a piece.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4133.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,250 CHF

    Lot# : 1720 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a fine used example tied to small piece by superb strike of British Post Office PANAMA datestamp (July 5, 1865) in black (Emsing E234 = 150 pts). Delightful and rare.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1721 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pink, two examples used on March 5, 1864 cover from Islas de Chincha to Lima, cancelled by dotted ISLAS in black (Emsing E1 = 40 pts), with oval framed 'Conduccion / Del Cartero / Gratis' (Free Delivery) handstamp in black. A fine and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1722 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale rose-red, a fine strip of three used on 1863 entire letter endorsed 'via Tacna' to Cochabamba, Bolivia neatly tied by 'Lima' datestamps (Sept 11) in black. Charged '3½' (reales) due upon receipt; matched with a further entire from the same correspondence bearing two 1 d. rose-red and charged "2½" reales due on arrival. A most attractive pairing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1723 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a fine example used on Oct 25, 1867 entire letter to Trujillo tied by superb strike of framed CAJABAMBA handstamp (Emsing E76 = 60 pts) in black. Docketing of receipt (Oct 30) inside. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1724 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, a narrow margined example used on 1865 entire letter to New York, USA tied by 'Lima' despatch cds in black (July 28) with rare usage of framed FRANCA in black at left (Emsing E121 = 75 pts). Circular '10' (cents) Steamship rate applied on arrival (Aug 24) in black. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1725 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. rose-red, a fine used example on 1866 cover to Glasgow, Scotland tied by dotted YQUIQUE handstamp in black with three line dated PANAMA / 3 JU 1866 / TRANSIT datestamp alongside. Reverse with Glasgow arrival cds (June 27) in black where charged '2 s.' due upon receipt in manuscript. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1726 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. rose-red, a strip of four used on 1865 cover to Lima (with embossed Official seal on reverse 'Republica Peruana), tied by dotted CARAZ handstamps in blue (Emsing E1 = 25 pts). Poor strike of 'Conduccion / Del Cartero / Gratis' (Free Delivery) on front in black and reverse with Lima arrival cds. Cover a trifle aged but could be refolded for better display.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1727 Peru

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    Cancellations 1862: 1 d. rose.red (shades), the collection on leaves incl. dotted handstamps of ABANCAY (Emsing E1 = 75 pts), ACARI (125 pts), ACOBAMBA (150 pts), CARAVELI (100 pts), CHALA in black (50 pts), HUACHO (50 pts), HUALGAYOC in black and red (125 and 100 pts), HUANCABAMBA (125 pts), HUARI in blue (75 pts), ISLAS on cover, NEPEÑA (75 pts), TUMBES (75 pts), YAULI (75 pts), YAUTOS in black (unrecorded, cert. Moorhouse); dotted oval cancels of CAMANA (E6 = 100 pts), CHIN-BAJA (E12 = 125 pts), GUADALUPE (125 pts), HUANCHACO in blue (100 pts), PASCO CERTIFICACION FRANCA (E130 = 175 pts); oval handstamps of HUAMACHUCO on strip of three in red (100 pts), ICHARATI (E21 = 250 pts); fancy oval types from HURIO (E22 = 175 pts), RECEPTORIA DE MALABRIGO (E23 = 125 pts), SANTIAGO CHUCO (E31 = 125 pts), boxed handstamp of OBRAGILLO (E65 = 150 pts), straight line handstamps with SANTA on pair (E58 = 75 pts), PATAZ in red (125 pts), PIURA on cover, SUPE in blue (175 pts), a delightful lot (93 items) with covers (incl. three to Europe) and multiples with strips of four, five and seven noted.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1728 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, variety "Arms Sideways / Frame Sideways", four good used examples: one with 'Cuzco' cds (Jan 25, 1866), one with dotted CHIN-BAJA handstamp in black, another with dotted CARAZ in blue and fourth example with part registration handstamp in black. A choice selection Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1729 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. red, variety "Arms Sideways / Frame Sideways", the magnificent strip of nine showing the variety clearly (whilst listed as 'Arms Sideways, it is in fact, the frame which was struck sideways in error), of excellent colour and appearance with part and complete strike of CERTIFICADO and two strikes of TRUJILLO straight line handstamps in black. A few minor imperfections as to be expected on a strip this size but the largest known multiple of this variety with two strips this size recorded - however the other, sold by Corinphila in the Klaus Eitner sale (lot 4149), was probably fiscally used as cancelled solely by pen crosses, thus this is the largest postally used strip and, without doubt, much the finer and more attractive of the two. An exhibition item of great rarity for the specialist. Cert. Moorhouse (2011).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 1730 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. rose-red, diagonally bisected examples (2) on individual pieces, one tied by by complete strike of Lima 'Network' handstamp (Emsing E177) with fine strike of framed 'LIMA / 1A / DISTRIB.' handstamp alongside; second diagonally bisected example used on small piece cancelled by CALLAO datestamp (March 24, 1866) in black. Scarce - the bisect usage was authorised between January 1 - June 6, 1866 on the Railway route between Callao-Lima-Callao and Lima-Chorillos-Lima only.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1731 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. rose-red, a diagonally bisected example used on 1866 cover from Lima to Callao by train, endorsed "Tren de las 3" at top, tied by 'Lima' cds (16 April) in black, with faint oval Distribution marking at right. Scarce: the bisect usage was authorised between January 1 - June 6, 1866 on the Railway route between Callao-Lima-Callao and Lima-Chorillos-Lima only Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1732 Peru

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    1863: 1 peseta, two Proofs: one in black and the other in black on greenish blue paper both unused (Moll indicates these were probably printed in France), together with the issued stamps (2), one in the 'normal' brown shade and the other in an extraordinarily deep shade (signed A. Diena), both with large part og. A very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1733 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine unused strip of three, one pinhole and tiny thin but a very scarce multiple with large part og. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 360+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1734 Peru

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    1863: 1 peseta brown in a crisp pale shade, the superb unused strip of five, large even margins all round with excellent embossing, fresh and fine with large part og. The largest recorded multiple of this stamp in unused condition and a great rarity of the Le Coq issues.rnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, Feb. 1999, lot 30518; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4158.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1735 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine used Coil Join single example, a horizontal pair cancelled by large part CAXAMARCA handstamp in black and a delightful strip of three cancelled by PAITA / T datestamps (April 12, 1867) in black. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 1736 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine used strip of four in a deep shade with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by two complete strikes of oval framed HUAMACHUCO handstamp struck in red (Emsing E18 = 100 pts). A very scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1737 Peru

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    1863: 1 peseta brown, a fine large margined example in a deep shade, used on August 21, 1866 entire letter endorsed 'per Vapor' to Lima tied by dotted IQUIQUE handstamp in black. An extremely rare stamp on letter. Signed Calves. Cert. Behr (2005).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1738 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine used example with good even margins all round, used on small piece with 1862 1 d. rose, each tied by circular 'Lima' datestamp (20 Nov 1863) in black. Extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1739 Peru

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    1863: 1 p. brown, a fine large margined example used on 1866 quadruple rate entire letter from Arica to Lima, containing enclosures of at least four further letters (mentioned and listed in the text) and consequently a further two 1 d. rose-red were applied and tied by dotted oval ARICA handstamps with 'Arica' cds above (April 8). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (April 11). Some edge wear along folds and imperfections but the sole example of this usage we have recorded. A rarity of the issue.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1740 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used strip of three cancelled by two strikes of fancy framed MORO handstamps in blue (Emsing E69 = 150 pts). Bends between the stamps but very scarce and attractive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2005).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1741 Peru

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    Cancellations 1868: 1 d. green, a fine used horizontal strip of three cancelled by two complete strikes of framed CERTIFICADO handstamps of Moyobamba in black, ex Lamy (Emsing E104 = 75 pts), six examples on piece with three strikes of oval framed CERTIFICACION of Chachapoyas in black (E82 = 30 pts), and a further pair with complete strike of CERTIFICADO handstamp of Cuzco and Camana in black, ex Lamy (E100 = 25 pts). A fine group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1742 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine strip of seven, margins huge to barely touched at top, second stamp with Coil Join, neatly cancelled by three complete strikes of framed CERTIFICACION handstamp, two five pointed flower handstamps for registration and dotted CHACHAPOYAS handstamp. A fine and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 1743 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a strip of ten in a milky green shade, separated between fourth and fiifth stamp and hinged back into place, each stamp cancelled by dotted CHACHAPOYAS handstamp (Emsing E1 = 10 pts) in black. A remarkable and rare multiple - three strips of ten are known in used condition, believed to be the largest known units.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1744 Peru

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    Cancellations 1868: 1 d. green used on pieces (3), one with 1 d. cancelled by superb single ring CALLAO cds of British P.O., another with 1 d. in combination with Great Britain 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 9 and 1 s. green pl. 5 cancelled by June 1872 cds and part "C38", third piece with 1 d. in combination with GB 1 s. green pl. 6 cancelled "C38" of Callao.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 1745 Peru

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    Cancellations 1868: 1 d. green (shades), three single examples with Steamship cancellations: one with fine strike of oval PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY / STEAM SHIP / QUITO in black (Emsing E196 = 200 pts), another with same type but STEAM SHIP / COQUIMBO in blue (250 pts) and the third with fine dotted 'Anchor' lozenge used on French Steamer (E227 = 225 pts) in black. A few imperfections but a scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1746 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, three used multiples: a fine strip of four with two strikes of HUARAZ straight line in black (Emsing E58 = 60 pts), another strip of four in a dark shade cancelled by four strikes of rare oval CASCAS handstamp in black (E20 = 150 pts) and a third strip of four with blank 'end' where the Coil Join would have overlapped, cancelled by octagonal framed MOQUE / GUA handstamps (E64 = 35 pts) in black. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1747 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, singles on covers (2), with October 7, 1870 entire letter from Chincha Alta to Lima tied by straight line CHINCHA handstamp (Emsing E58 = 50 pts) in black (ex G. Lamy); January 18, 1871 cover to Arequipa with 1 d. tied by oval PUNO handstamp in black (E16 = 50 pts). Small imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1748 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, single usages on December 1870 entire letters from Iquique to Lima, both carried by PSNC Steamers, one endorsed 'Por Vapor Pacific' and the other 'Por Vapor Payta', the adhesives tied by Lima Network handstamp (Emsing E177) applied on arrival. Despite the 40 ships that the PSNC had in operation between Panama and Valparaiso, covers endorsed per named ships are scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1749 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, used example on 1871 cover to Sacramento, USA tied by 'Lima' cds in black (June 27) and struck with large '12' (cents = British 6d.) at Panama with 'Panama Transit' cds alongside (July 4). San Francisco arrival (July 27) on front with handstruck '22' charge to pay. A fine and scarce cover, mail to the West Coast being somewhat scarcer than the East Coast.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1750 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, single Coil Join example and a horizontal pair, used on registered front to cover to Lima, neatly tied by dotted TARMA handstamps in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts) and by floral handstamp with four strikes around edges of the cover and straight line CERTIFICADA below. Scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1751 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine example in an olive shade, used on 1873 cover to Valparaiso tied by large circular YQUIQUE / PERU datestamp (March 29) in black (Emsing E41 = 20 pts). Strangely, this is one of only two classic Peruvian cancellations which mention the country name 'Peru' (the other is a Tacna datestamp) - ironically, as a result of the Peru - Chile War, the town of Iquique is now Chilean.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1752 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, single example used on 1874 cover to France tied by large YQUIQUE / PERU datestamp in black, carried by PSNC Steamer from Callao with British P.O. cds on reverse, to Panama (April 29) and trans-shipped to French Steamer 'Martinique' with octagonal 'PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No. 1' datestamp (May 1) in black (Salles fig. 1413). Taxed '15' décimes due on arrival (May 27). A fine and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1753 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, two fine used examples on double rate cover (note '2' in manuscript at upper left) mailed from Tacna to Hamburg tied by 'Tacna / Peru' datestamps in black. Transits of British P.O. ARICA cds (April 11) at left and Callao cds on reverse. Carried by PSNC Steamer to Panama and thence per 'Tasmanian' from Colon. Reverse with London transit cds (May 13) in red and charged '2/10d.' due in manuscript. Framed UNPAID applied to denote that this was not collected and charged "38½" silvergroschen due upon receipt in blue manuscript. Side flaps of cover missing but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1754 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example on 1869 cover to Genova, Italy tied on despatch by CALLAO British P.O. cds (Nov 14), thence via Panama and Colon to London on the RMSP 'Neva' with London (Dec 13) cds on reverse. Struck there with 'GB / 1F 90c.' accountancy marking  (and London / Paid' cds deleted by obliterator in black). Struck in transit with Franco-Italian "F.58" Convention marking in black and charged '14' decimi on arrival (Dec 16). Italian Postage Dues were issued two weeks later. A fine and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1755 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, used example on 1870 cover to Genova, Italy endorsed 'p. Panama & Southampton' tied by 'Lima' cds in blue (April 21). Reverse with British P.O. Callao cds (April 22) and front with fine strike of circular PANAMA TRANSIT cds (April 30) in black. Franco-Italian Convention marking "F.38" on front and taxed for single rate with Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. and 1 l. tied by Genova cds (May 27) upon receipt. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1756 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine large margined example in a bright shade, used on cover from Cochabamba, Bolivia to Valparaiso, Chile. Carried outside the mails to an Agent and mailed in Arica with the adhesive tied by fine strike of framed ARICA handstamp in black (Emsing E64 = 50 pts) with another perfect strike adjacent. Scarce and most attractive cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1757 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, the remarkable usage of ten examples on 1872 judicial cover to Huaraz, originally franked by a lovely strip of six, a further four single examples (two in a sage green shade) were added at right once the package had been fully weighed and sealed at the Post Ofrfice, all tied by five strikes of rare oval framed CAJATAMBO datestamps in red (Emsing E16 = 175 pts). Full docketing 'Pago Porte' and manuscript dated on reverse of an extraordinary cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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