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Catalogue 222: EUROPE & OVERSEAS
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  • Lot# : 1698 Peru

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Lot# : 1758 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, used example tied to 1874 cover to Biella, Italy tied by 'Lima' cds (Dec 13) in black. Reverse with 'Callao' British P.O. cds and London transit cds in red (Feb 14). Taxed on arrival with handstruck '23' charge marking and corresponding 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 2 l. tied by Biella cds (Feb 17). Envelope with some wear but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1759 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, used example on 1869 entire letter to Genova, Italy tied by CALLAO British P.O. cds in black (Nov 28). Reverse with London transit cds (Jan 3) in red and "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking in black. Franco-Italian Convention marking "F.38" on front and taxed for double rate with Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. (2) and 2 l. tied by Genova cds (January 6, 1870) upon receipt. A few small imperfections to the Postage Dues on file fold - but very rare - the Postage Dues used in First Week of Issue. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 1760 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, single example used on 1872 cover front to Zurich, Switzerland tied by British P.O. "C38" obliterator with corresponding CALLAO cds alongside (Nov 14), mailed via London where erroneously struck with PD in red which has been deleted by black handstamp. Charged on arrival in UK at 1/6d. due to pay and charged 2 fr. 10 r. due in manuscript on arrival in Zurich. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1761 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, single examples on covers (2) to Bordeaux, France, the earlier cover mailed in September 1870 from Lima via London (Oct 31) and struck with 'GB / 1F 90c.' accountancy marking charged '12' décimes due; second cover mailed in August 1871 by the same routing with the same cancellations, but the rate had risen in September 1871 and thus the second cover received a '15' décime charge marking in black. A fine pairing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1762 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, used example on 1873 cover to Providence, RI, USA, tied by British P.O. "C38" obliterator of Callao with datestamp of the Office on reverse (Nov 6). Struck with large '12' (cents = British 6d.) at Panama with 'Panama Transit' three line datestamp on front (Nov 13) in black. On arrival struck with circular 'N. York / Steamship' datestamp and '24' cents due marking in black. An attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, Feb. 1999, lot 30569.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1763 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, used example on 1871 cover to New York with Great Britain 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 9 (Gi. Z42) tied by "C38" British P.O. obliterator of Callao with cds of same (Dec 22) on reverse. The 1 d. paying the internal rate and the GB 6 d. paying the fee to Panama, with PANAMA cds of transit on front (Dec 31). 'N. Y. Steamship / 10' on front (Jan 14, 1872) and "Due 10" at left for charge to pay on receipt. Slight trim to envelope at left but scarce.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1764 Peru

    Cancellations 1868: 1 d. green, the outstanding collection (118 items) on leaves with dotted handstamps of ABANCAY (Emsing E1 = 75 pts) on a strip of five, ACARI (125 pts), CARAVELI (100 pts), CORONGO on a pair (75 pts), HUANUCO on a strip of three, HUARI on a pair (50 pts), LAMPA in blue (100 pts), LLATA in blue (100 pts), OTUSCO on strip of three (45 pts), PALPA (75 pts), PISCO in red (150 pts), POMOBAMBA (75 pts), S. PEDRO (60 pts), TARAPACA (150 pts), TUMBES (75 pts), YUNGAY (60 pts), dotted ovals of APLAO in blue (E6 = unlisted), CERRO AZUL (E3 = 125 pts), CAMANA (E6 = 100 pts), CORACORA (E12 = 100 pts), GUADALUPE (E12 = 125 pts), PULLO (E15 = 150 pts), VILQUE (E6 = 150 pts), YQUITOS (E6 = 150 pts), oval framed handstamps of CASCAS (E20 = 150 pts), CHALACO on coil join single (E16 = 250 pts), ETEN in black (E16 = 100 pts), FERRENAFE in blue (E16 = 140 pts), HUAYLAS (E16 = 200 pts), ISLAY on a strip of three, LOMAS in blue on a pair (E18 = 150 pts), OBRAGILLO (E21 = 100 pts), PUERTO DE CASMA in red (E30 = 100 pts), PULLO in black (cert. Moorhouse, unlisted), SUPE (E16 = 125 pts), YURI-MAGUAS on a registered strip of three (E20 = 150 pts), fancy oval types of AGUAMIRO with 'Eye' (E27 = 200 pts), CONCEPCION (E28 = 75 pts), SANTIAGO DE CHUCHO (E31 = 125 pts), straight line cancels of CASMA, CUZCO, HUANCAYO on cover, HUARAZ, LOCUMBA on a strip of four, PUNO, SAN LUIS (E55 = 200 pts), S. PEDRO, TARMA; octagonal framed handstamps of IQUIQUE on a pair (E64 = 150 pts), MEJILLONES (E64 = 150m pts), PISAGUA in blue (50 pts), fancy TARAPOTO in black (E74 =125 pts), circular CERTIFICADO (E107 = 100 pts) etc. A splendid lot with many rarities.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1765 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used Coil Join example with variety "Inverted Frame / Arms Embossed Inverted", cancelled in red. Extremely rare variety on a Coil Join example. Cert. Moorhouse (2004) Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1766 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example with variety "Inverted Frame / Arms Embossed Inverted", cancelled by 'Lima' datestamp of December 5, 1872. Rare Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.rnNote: This variety is known used between November 29, 1872 and January 8, 1873 only.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1767 Peru

    1868: 1 d. pale green, a used pair on small piece, right hand stamp diagonally bisected and tied by large circular "Admin de la Aduana" Customs fiscal handstamp in blue with Arms of the Republic in centre. Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1768 Peru

    1872 (Feb): 1 peseta orange, deep shade, a fine unused strip of three with central stamp showing Coil Join, fresh and very fine, large part og. An exceedingly scarce stamp in a multiple Gi 22 = 450+/Scott = $ 450+.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 1548, June 2009, lot 4196.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 1769 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, the remarkable unused horizontal strip of six of fresh vivid colour, Coil Join on fifth stamp, somewhat shaved at top but with large margins at base and sides, bend between second and third stamp and minor wrinkle on third stamp, superb large part og. Extremely rare: the largest recorded unused multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2010) Gi 22a = £ 900+/Scott = $ 900+.rnProvenance: Provenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, Feb. 1999, lot 30610; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 1548, June 2009, lot 4197.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 1770 Peru

    1872 (Feb); 1 peseta orange-yellow (shades), the small group of eight items with two unused examples with large part og., five single used examples with cancellations of Cuzco, Pasco, and 'Iquique / Peru' cds on piece, and a pair with straight line CUZCO handstamp in black. A few minor imperfections but a scarcer stamp than catalogues suggest Scott = $ 630+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1771 Peru

    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, a very fine used strip of four with Coil Join on third stamp, of good rich colour and large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CASMA datestamps (27 May 1876) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1772 Peru

    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, a very fine used strip of four with Coil Join on third stamp, minor thin on one stamp, individually cancelled by PASCO datestamps (1 Nov 1872) in black, a very scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1773 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on 1876 cover to Lima tied by neat CUZCO cds in black (Nov 25). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Dec 6); also a small piece with a diagonal 1 p. bisect tied by scarce dotted CARAVELI handstamp (Emsing E1 =100 pts). Scarce usages: the bisecting of the 1 peseta was authorised due to a shortage of the Llama issue 10 c. value from September 1876 until December 1877. Cert. Holcombe (1988) and PF (1992) Scott = $ 1'100+.rnProvenance: Collection Salomon Rosenthal.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1774 Peru

    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, single example used on 1876 cover from Arequipa to Germany together with 1866 Llama 5 c. green pair, tied by Arequipa cds (Sept 23) and by "C38" obliterator of the British Post Office in Callao (Sept 27) with cds of same on reverse. London transit (Oct 30) and thence struck with 'T' marking in France and manuscript '1.70' accountancy marking in manuscript, thereafter via 'Coeln / Verviers' TPO to Langmeil. Overall ageing on the adhesives but an extraordinary and rare combination usage for the correct 30 centavos rate under the 1874 Peru / Germany convention.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 1775 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, single example used with 1866 Llama 10 c. red on 20 c. violet postal stationery envelope, sent registered from Pasco to Lima cancelled by bold PASCO / PRAL datestamps (Jan 2, 1877) in black. Superb three line PASCO / CERTIFICACION / FRANCA at left in black and reverse with Lima arrival cds (Jan 5) in blue and docketing of receipt on back of cover and internally. A rarity - registered receipted covers were returned to the P.O. of origin and were archived for one year and then were meant to be destroyed - this item obviously escaping from the incineration. Sensibly opened for Exhibit display, a spectacular 'three issue' combination usage. Cert. Holcombe (1999).rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy; Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 116, Oct. 1999, lot 2551.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1776 Peru

    1866 (June/July): American Banknote Company Proofs for all three values of the Llama issue: 5 c. 10 c. and 20 c., Imperforate in black on thin India paper, all three with imprint File numbers in sheet margins (512, 562 and 566 respectively), together with imperforate Colour Trials for the three values in issued colours. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1777 Peru

    1866: Llama 5 c. green, single usage on January 30, 1869 entire letter from Callao to Lima, cancelled by manuscript pen cross on despatch and by Lima Network handstamp upon arrival. A scarce single franking - the 5 centavos reduced rate paid for the Railway journey between Lima - Callao - Chorillos only, 10 centavos being the usual single rate for all other mail. Cover tear at top but scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1778 Peru

    1866: Llama 5 c. green, a pair on 1874 cover to France paying the internal rate, tied by dotted ARICA handstamp in black. Mailed via British P.O. in Callao (Aug 12) with cds on reverse, thence by RMSP 'Tagus' to London (Sept 14) where 'GB / 1F 90c.' accountancy marking applied in black. Charged '15' décimes due on receipt in Bordeaux.rnProvenance: Collection G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1779 Peru

    1866: 10 c. vermilion, two examples on 1874 cover with contents to Salta, Argentina endorsed 'via de Copiapo' tied by 'Lima / Pral.' cds's (Oct 7) in black. Mailed by sea down the coast with reverse showing 'Caldera / Chile' datestamp of transit (Oct 16) struck in red, overland to Copiapo and over the Cordillera to Argentina. Small envelope faults but extremely rare, just 6 covers are recorded between Peru and Argentina in the classic stamped period.rnProvenance: Collection J. Caceres.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 1780 Peru

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    1866: Llama 10 c. vermilion used on 1874 entire letter from Callao to Genova, Italy in combination with Great Britain 1873/76 3 d. rose pl. 12 and 1867 2 s. blue (Gi. Z35 + Z55), all cancelled by "C38" obliterators of the British Post Office in Callao, with single ring datestamp (Oct 14) on reverse in black. 'London / Paid' transit  (Nov 14) and circular PD in red with Genova arrival cds (Nov 16) on reverse of an attractive and rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1781 Peru

    1866: 10 c. vermilion, single and horizontal strip of four used on 1875 double rate registered cover to Yca, all tied by HUANCVCA datestamps in black (Sept 10), with single tied by floral registration handstamp with framed CERTIFICACION handstamp centrally struck. Receipted as received on reverse (Sept 15) of a charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1782 Peru

    1866: 10 c. vermilion, single example on 1876 cover paying the double rate from Lima to Callao, where sent via British P.O. (Jan 14). Transit cds of London on reverse in red (Feb 19) and "T/1-70" accountancy marking applied; struck for double rate on arrival with '23' decimi handstamp and charged with 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 2 l. tied by Genova arrival cds's (Feb 21). Slight envelope faults but scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 1783 Peru

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    1866: Llama 20 c. brown, used example on 1871 cover to Cerro de Pasco in combination with 1868 1 d. green for the triple rate, each tied by 'Lima' cds (Dec 4) in black. The stamps affected by minor file folds but a splendid and extremely rare combination usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1784 Peru

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    1866: Llama 10 c. vermilion, a horizontal strip of three used with 20 c. brown in a horizontal strip of four on 1875 judicial cover from Cajatambo to Huaraz, carried at 11 times rate, all cancelled on arrival by HUARAS datestamps in black (May 20) upon arrival. Cover with central file fold affecting one 20 c. brown but an extraordinary franking and extremely rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1785 Peru

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    1866: 20 c. brown, quadrisected usages (3), all on pieces, all tied by framed MOLLENDO handstamps in red, each used to pay the 5 centavos Railway rate due to stamp shortages of the Llama issue, one showing Arequipa cds at right (Nov 1876) during the acknowledged stamp shortage period. Rare: two with certs. Sorani (1988), Moorhouse (2008).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 1786 Peru

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    1866: Llama 20 c. brown, a diagonally bisected example used on small 1876 envelope to Tacna, neatly tied by 'Lima / Principal' cds (Oct 4) cds in black. Scarce and fine cover - the bisection due to the Llama 10 c. vermilion being out of stock. Cert. RPSL (1977).rnProvenance: Collection 'Stork', March 1975, lot 438.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1787 Peru

    1866: Llama Issue: group with 5 c. green unused and used (14) including a strip of three used in Tacna and a block of four cancelled by 'Aguamiro' dotted handstamps and further cancels in blue and in red; 10 c. vermilion with used example (20), with pair cancelled by framed CARAZ, single with complete British PO "C43" in black of Paita, strips of three cancelled at Huancavelica and Huary, strip of four cancelled at Huancavelica, singles cancelled in blue (2); 20c. brown with unused examples and three used, one at Pilcomayo.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 1788 Peru

    1870 (April): Trencito 5 c. scarlet (shades), the selection of 11 examples: one unused example in a rich shade with og., and used examples cancelled at Callao (including a pair with datestamp in blue) and one with British P.O. "C38", Chorillos with cds in blue, single with rare framed ILO octagonal handstamp, an example on piece used with 'Tacna / Peru' cds in blue, two Coil Join examples, and another with dotted 'Pisco' handstamp in black. A scarce and attractive group Scott = $ 500+.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1789 Peru

    1870 (April): Trencito 5 c. scarlet, the superb unused strip of five, of excellent rich colour, large margins all round and large part og. with third stamp unmounted og. A magnificent multiple, a few pin holes due to the printing process but just two strips of five unused are recorded (this being the finer of the two, the other was ex Eitner) these being the second largest mint multiples. An exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 1790 Peru

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    1870 (April): Trencito 5 c. pale red, a superb pair used on 1874 entire letter to Arequipa neatly cancelled by fine oval ISALY handstamp in black (Emsing E16 = 50 pts). Reverse with watery Arequipa arrival datestamp. A charming and extremely rare usage of the Trencito in beautifully fresh condition. Cert. Bühler (1980).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1791 Peru

    1870 (April): Trencito 5 c. pale red, a four margined example used on 1870 cover to Lima tied by CALLAO cds (Oct 12) in black, with circular 'Lima / Cuart.a Distribuccion' cachet at right. Reverse with 'Consulate de France / Au Callao' circular cachet in blue. Slight file folds but a very rare stamp on letter and a relatively early usage of this elusive adhesive.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1792 Peru

    1873 (March): Llamita 2 c. ultramarine, three unused examples of this scarce stamp in differing shades from grey-blue to deep dull ultramarine, fresh and fine, large part og., also a fourth example with faked datestamp.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1793 Peru

    1873 (March): Llamita 2 c. deep ultramarine, the wonderful unused strip of six, of excellent rich colour and embossing and large margins all round, bends between the stamps, large part og. Extremely rare and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4239.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1794 Peru

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    1873 (March): Llamita 2 c. deep ultramarine, the wonderful unused strip of six, of excellent rich colour and embossing and large margins all round, bends between the stamps, large part og. Extremely rare and most attractive multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).rnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4238.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1795 Peru

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    1873 (March): Llamita 2 c. grey-blue, a fine used example with large margins all round, tiny thin, cancelled by 'Lima / Principal' datestamp (March 13, 1873) in black. The earliest recorded genuine usage and an extremely rare stamp thus. Illustrated in 'Historia Postal y Filatelica del Peru' by Herbert Moll. Signed Angel Puppo. Cert. Moorhouse (2010) Scott = $ 325.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1796 Peru

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    1835/75: Small group of covers (4) with 1835 entire from Lima to Nantes carried on 'Bonne Clémence' with framed 'Pays D'Outremer' on arrival, 1859 cover with 1 d. blue mailed to France via British P.O. in ARICA and charged 24 décimes on arrival, incoming cover from Great Britain bearing two 1862 1 s. green pl. 1 (Gi. 90) used from Dundee via British P.O. in Panama and 1875 cover from Lima with Llama 10 c. red to Paris (cert. Moorhouse). Generally fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1797 Peru

    1871/75: France Cérès 25 c. blue used on 1875 cover (with contents) mailed from Callao to Mantauban, France tied by dotted 'Anchor' lozenge in black. Framed PD and octagonal "CORR. D. ARM / LIG. D PAQ No. 1" both struck in red - this last being the sole recorded usage in red. Reverse with seal removed but with most part Bordeaux arrival cds (May 19) in black. A rare cover that displays well with the original letter.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF
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