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  • Lot# : 4629 Peru

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    1856: Prepaid cover with Official Arms cachet at left mailed to Piura endorsed '2½' reales in manuscript, struck with straight line TRUJILLO and FRANCA in black with oval framed VAPOR handstamp in black above (Colareta 8+6f+8v). Docketed on reverse (July 11) at Trujillo with further notification the cover was prepaid. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4630 Peru

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    1849 (April 2): Entire letter from Callao to Lima bearing yellow label handstamped "FRANCA." in red sold by the Callao Postmaster, only for mail to Lima, at 1 real each. Approximately 7 covers are reported to exist with this exceptionally rare Provisional label (authorised for use from February 1849), all are dated between March and June 1849. Extremely rare and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection John F. Rider; Collection Norman Hubbard; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4015.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4631 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pale vermilion, a diagonally bisected example used on January 1866 entire letter to Lima tied by "Callao" cds in black. Fine fancy framed "LIMA / SEXTA. / DISTRIBUCN." handstamp adjacent (Lamy & Rinck = 75 pts.) in black and reverse with Lima arrival cds (Jan 9) in black. Minor file folds away from adhesive but an early and rare bisect usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4632 Peru

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    1858: 1 dinero blue, an unused example with large margins all round, Transfer Type 17, with white flaw to left of Shield, fresh and fine without gum. Scarce Scott = $  275.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 85 CHF

    Lot# : 4633 Peru

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    1858: 1 dinero deep blue, an unused vertical pair with large margins all round, Transfer Types 15/20, lower stamp with thin, without gum. Rare Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4634 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair in a delicate pale shade, Transfer Types 11/10 with the lower stamp filling position 16 on the Report block (substituted Transfer), large margins all round, cancelled by bold framed VAPOR handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 40 pts.). A fine and attractive pair.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, Nov 2014, ex lot 3016.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4635 Peru

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    1858 (March 1): 1 d. very deep blue, a used horizontal strip of four, Transfer Types 1-2-3-4, with huge margins all round and of wonderful dpeth of colour and Type 4 showing prominent flaw above 'O' of 'Dinero', cancelled by two complete strikes of the ''Lima 1-2-3' handstamp in black. Exceptional and most attractive multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5017.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4636 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, position 6-7, used on 10 April 1858 cover from Izcuchaca to Lima cancelled in transit by superb HUANCAVELICA framed handstamp in black (modelled on the 'Certificacion' handstamp). Huancavelica is 75 kms. south from Izcuchaca. A marvellous and rare cover: an early usage.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6615; Collection Georges Lamy; Collection Julion Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, 19 Nov 2014, lot 3021.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4637 Peru

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    1858 (March 1): 1 p. rose-red, a used example with large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by complete "Admon Pral. de Correos / Tacna" datestamp (23 June 1858) in black. Very fine, a choice example Scott = $ 160.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4638 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso rose-red, ERROR OF COLOUR, a fine used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by straight line OTUSCO handstamp in red. A fine example of this cliché error, of superb appearance and a very scarce stamp. Signed Calves, A. Diena Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, 16-19 May 2004, lot 4363.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4639 Peru

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    1858: ½ (medio) peso Sperati Die Proof in black with 'Reproduction Interdite' at top and signed in pencil by the forger at base, with the Sperati circular cachet in yellow on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4640 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso buff, a used example with large margins all round, a somewhat cloudy impression, cancelled by circular "Callao" datestamp (27 Jan 1859) in blue. Signed Bühler Scott = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4641 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, tied to November 1859 cover from Islay endorsed 'pr. Vapor' at left, cancelled on arrival by fine strike of oval framed LIMA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 8). A fine and unusual cover. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 3727.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4642 Peru

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    1858: 1 peseta red, an unused example with largee even margins all round, of excellent colour, unused without gum. A very scarce stamp Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4643 Peru

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    1858: 1 peseta red, a used example with large margins all round, trace of thin and minute corner bend, cancelled by large part PASCO / CERTIFICACION / FRANCA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 60 pts.). Scarce and attractive stamp.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3729; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5065.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4644 Peru

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    1858: 1 peseta red, a used vertical pair, large margins all round, canceelled by two bold strikes of the framed CALLAO / VAPOR handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 35 pts.). One stamp slight thin but a most attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4645 Peru

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    1858: 1 peseta red, a used horizontal strip of five, of fine colour with good to large margins all round, each stamp cancelled by dotted 'S/CHACH' handstamps of Chachopoyas in black. An exceptional and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4646 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red, a fine large margined example in a bright shade, used on 28 November 1859 cover from to Arequipa tied by large oval framed LIMA handstamp in black. Fresh and very fine, a delightful and attractive cover. Opinion Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5070.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4647 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 d. blue, 2nd Retouch with interrupted background zigzag lines, an unused block of four with large margins all round for this issue and portion of adjoining stamps at top, fresh and very fine but for horizontal crease on lower pair, large part og. A scarce multiple. Signed Caceres Gi 12 = £ 900/Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4648 Peru

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    1860: 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair from the narrow Setting, uncommonly good margins all round, tied to August 9, 1860 cover from Puno to Arequipüa by fine strikes of oval framed "PUNO" starred handstamps in black (Lamy type 45 = 50 pts) with further strike adjacent with '2' inserted in manuscript. Scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4649 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, a used horizontal pair from the wide Setting, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by dotted "O / AGUAM" handstamp of Aguamiro in black (Lamy & Rinck = 20 pts.). Fine and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4650 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Cornucopia on white ground - worn impression, a used block of four with clear to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed LIMA handstamps in black. Rare and most unusual multiple Gi 11 = £ 160+/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4651 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Retouched with 10 lines instead of eleven in left label, an unused block of four with clear to large margins all round, of rich colour and with large part og. Exceptional for this stamp and very rare so fine Gi 13 = £ 1'000+/Scott = $ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4652 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Retouched Plate with ten vertical lines in left label and large 'CO' in 'Franco' at top,the vertical used block of ten showing the connection between the Transfer blocks, positions 16-20/1-5/6-10/11-15/16-20; ironed central vertical creasing and a nick in margin at base otherwise a dramatic and most attractive multiple cancelled by dotted LLATA handstamps (Lamy & Rinck = 35 pts.) struck in blue. One of the largest multiples extant.rnrnProvenance: 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6940; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5113.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4653 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1  d. red, an unused strip of five with large margins all round, with Coil Joinon fourth stamp, of good fresh colour and large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4654 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a used pair with good to fine margins all round, each showing variety "Frame Struck Sideways", somewhat heavily cancelled by "Cuzco" datestamps in black, however a very scarce multiple Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4655 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pink, a used strip of three with large margins all round, cancelled by fine strike of straight line CERTIFICADO and TRUJILLO, both in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4656 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1  d. red, a used strip of five with fair to fine margins all round, cancelled by two complete strikes of framed CERTIFICACION handstamps and neat "Chachapoyas" datestamp (16 Aug 1866) in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4657 Peru

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    1862/63: Le Coq 1 d. vermilion, large margins but slight aging, used on 1867 cover to Arequipa, cancelled by "Cuzco" despatch cds (June 9) in black. Underpaid and taxed on arrival with superb strike of framed DEFICIT / 10. / CENTAVOS in black (Lamy & Rinck as fig. 116). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4658 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. vermilion, six examples (a single, pair and a strip of three) used on attractive 1867 registered cover to Lima with all stamps cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps and six strikes of the five leaved handstamps alongside the Huancavelica datestamp (Feb 27) and framed CERTIFICACION registration (Lamy & Rinck fig. 89) all struck in blue. Reverse with docketing of sending and Lima cds (March 8) of receipt. A delightful and splendid cover.rnNote: Registration was charged at 5 dineros from decree of 1866.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4659 Peru

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    1863 (Jan 15): Le Coq 1 peseta brown in a deep shade, an unused strip of three, good to huge margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, inconsequential bend, unused without gum. Scarce stamp in a multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi 16 = £ 360+/Scott = $ 360+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4157.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4660 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. blue-green, a fine used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. A rare stamp Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4661 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq i d. yellow-green, a used strip of three, generally good margins, beautifully cancelled by two complete strikes of oval framed PUERTO / DE / CASMA handstamps in red (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). Delightful.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4662 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. blue-green, a used strip of four with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp, neatly cancelled by part and complete strikes of straight line MOYOB.A handstamps of Moyobamba in black (Lamy & Rinck = 40 pts). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4663 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. yellow-green, a superb used strip of five cancelled by five strikes of oval framed SICUANI handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). Charming and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4664 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to September 1870 cover to Arequipa by fine oval SICUANI handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4665 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to 1870 entire letter to Lima by fine oval CONCEPCION handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 30 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (May 13) in blue. A fine and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4666 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example on 1868 cover addressed to General Don Juan Manuel Iturregui (whose house was the initial meeting place for the Declaration of the Independence of Peru) in Lima tied by bold strike of oval dotted HUAN / CHACO handstamp (Lamy type 10 = 60 pts) in blue. Lima arrival cds on reverse (Oct 24) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4667 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, two used examples on 1873 entire letter from Pauza (Feb 4) to Lima, each tied by bold strike of CHALA circular datestamp (Feb 14) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 28). Pauza did not have a cancellation at this date and mail went through the Port of Chala some 100 kms. to the South West. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Jamet.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4668 Peru

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    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used pair with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by complete oval framed CERTIFICADO handstamp in black (Emsing E101 unattributed). Choice and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4669 Peru

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    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used strip of four with large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, neatly cancelled by four strikes of "Pasco / Pral" circular datestamps in black (4 July 1876). A delightful and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4670 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange, a used example on 1872 double rate cover to Genova, Italy tied by Lima datestamp (Oct 13) and by manuscript Postage Due "£ 4 # 60" in ink. Reverse with British P.O. "Callao" cds (Oct 14), London cds (Nov 12) in red and taxed with 1870 Italy Postage Due 60 c. and pair of 2 lire tied on arrival in Genova (Nov 16). A few imperfections and the cover would benefit by being opened for display but rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4671 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama Issue, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (3) for 5 c., 10 c. and 20 c. values in black on thin India paper applied to card, all with file numbers (26078-26080) and part imprint 'Llama's Peruvian Stamp' on 5 c. A rare group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4672 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, a used horizontal strip of three and two single examples on 1875 registered cover from Huancavelica to Lima with all stamps cancelled by HUANCVCA datestamps (Sept 10) and six strikes of the five leaved handstamps alongside framed CERTIFICACION registration (Lamy & Rinck fig. 89) all in black. Reverse with docketing of sending and 'Lima / Distrito' cds (Sept 15) of receipt. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4673 Peru

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    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. pale red, an unused strip of five with good to large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A rare and attractive multiple Scott = $ 625+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4674 Peru

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    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a used pair with good margins and second stamp with Coil Join, tied to small piece by complete strike of dotted "TACNA" handstamps in blue. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed Holcombe.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2565.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4675 Peru

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    1880: 2 c. rose optd. 'UPU / Plata / Peru' in blue, used with January 1881 5 c. ultramarine optd. 'UPU / Plata / Lima' in red, on 1881 cover to Hamburg endorsed 'via Panama & New York' tied my 'Lima / Principal' cds's (March 3) in black. Reverse with unusual sender's label and Hamburg arrivals (12/4) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4676 Peru

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    1895/99: UPU issue, American Banknote Co. imperforate Colour Proofs on wove paper, the 1895 complete set of seven in issued colours to 1 sol. carmine and the 1899 redrawn 5 sol. orange-red and 10 sol. blue-green, this last with closed tear at top otherwise fresh and fine.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4677 Peru

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    1899: UPU 10 sol. blue-green, modified 1895 design without inscriptions, a used example cancelled by bold Lima registered datestamp (21 July 1902) in black. A rare stamp Gi 354 = £ 600/Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4678 Peru

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    1907: 1 sol green & violet (Grandstand, Santa Beatriz Racecourse), an unused block of four, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rarity in a multiple Gi 371 = £ 800+/Scott = $ 800+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4679 Peru

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    1912: Unadopted Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., for '1912' design showing the General Post Office (?) in Lima, without value indicated, engraved in green on card (151 x 226 mm.), with file number 'C-1052' and with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket number at base, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4680 Peru

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    1929: 10 c. vermilion, perf. 14 x imperforate, Coil Machine block of ten (2 x 5), prior to being severed in to Coil strips, each stamp with American Banknote Co. security punch-hole, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare Gi 434a.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4681 Peru

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    1927 (Dec 10): Airmail overprinted 50 c. violet, an unused example, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, löarge part og. Signed Sanabria Gi 46a = £ 500/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4682 Peru

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    1897: Telegraphs Die Proofs (3) printed by the American Banknote Co. imperforate black on India paper attached to thick card, designs similar to 1907 Postage issue for 4 c., 40 c. and 1 sol values with ABN imprint at base and file numbers above. Scarce and attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4683 Peru

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    Telegraphs 1897: 1 c. bluish-green, 4 c. pale blue and 40 c. lake; Large Format sunken Die Proofs (3) by the American Banknote Co., engraved in cards (151 x 226 mm.), with file numbers 'C-891-C-893' at top with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket numbers at base, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4684 Peru

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    1901/02: Bradbury Wilkinson Fiscal Proofs (6) 'Compania Nacional de Recaudacion', imperforate on medium wove paper for 2 c. in mauce, 2 c. in red, 25 c. in blue, 25 c. in red, 25 c. in brown and 5 sol in blue in a different design, all perforated SPECIMEN. A scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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