1856 (May 30): Entire letter from Piura to Lima struck with small '1' rate mark and fine strike of PAYTA / VAPOR handstamp (Colareta fig. #4v) in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 68
Symbol:
1856 (Aug 29): Prepaid registered cover to Trujillo with '1½ oz.' at left and rate '9' (reales) in manuscript at right, struck with oval framed HUAMACHUCO despatch handstamp (Lamy & Rinck fig. 8), straight line FRANCA and framed CERTIFICADO all in red; with '#' surround to denote registration. Manuscript at lower left "Sale de esta en 29 de Agosto de 1856" and reverse with "Porte 9, Droi (registration) 6" and internally signed as received. Some aging but a magnificent and rare cover - all three handstamps unrecorded by Colareta in the pre-stamp period. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 69
Symbol:
1857 (March 9): Entire letter from Pisco to Lima struck with superb strike of PISCO / VAPOR handstamp (Colareta #3v) in black. Fine and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 70
Symbol:
1857: Entire letters (2) each from Arequipa to Lima, struck with good strike of rare oval "AREQUIPA / N.3½" combined despatch and rate handstamp in blue (Colareta fig. #9p), the other 1857 entire with "AREQUIPA / N.2½" in blue (fig. 8p) with VAPOR above (fig. 5v). Scarce pair. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 71
Symbol:
1858 (May 7): Entire letter from Chincha Alta to Lima struck with superb strike of oval framed CHINCHA ALTA / VAPOR handstamp (Colareta #1v) in black. Fine and rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 72
Symbol:
Stamp Shortage 1860 (Jan 20): Entire letter written from Pisco to Lima, endorsed "Franca" in manuscript at top and prepaid at double rate, struck with two superb strikes of dotted PISCO handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24). A fine and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 73
Symbol:
Stamp Shortage 1861 (May 7): Entire letter written from Chañocahua to Lima, endorsed "Franca" at top and prepaid '2' dinero in manuscript, struck with superb dotted PUNO handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24). A charming and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 74
Symbol:
Stamp Shortage 1869 (May 23): Cover from Iquique to Valparaiso struck with octagonal framed "IQUIQUE." despatch handstamp in black (Emsing fig. E63). Crossed by file fold but a superb strike. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 76
Symbol:
British P.O.'s 1866/67: Llama 20 c. brown used on 1876 cover from Callao to Nantes, France in combination with Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown tied by bold strike of "C38" obliterator in black. Reverse with 'Callao' British P.O. despatch cds (May 22). Fine PANAMA / TRANSIT cds on front (May 29) and carried by French Packet 'Washington' with circular 'Ligne A / Paq. Fr. No. 2' cds (June 1) on reverse in black (Salles fig. 1401). Underpaid and taxed on arrival with '15' dêcime charge marking in black. Some edge wear but a rare and attractive mixed franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 77
Symbol:
British P.O's 1867: 2 s. blue, lettered KF, a fine used example cancelled by bold "D74" obliterator of Pisco & Chincha Islands. Extremely rare and fine. Signed Holcombe Gi Z125 = £ 2'400/Scott = $ 2'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 78
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a fine used example with PORYE for PORTE variety in top margin, cancelled by unidentifiable dotted handstamp and by large part oval framed AGUA-MIRO "Eye" handstamp in blue (Lamy & Rinck fig. 145). The stamp with some aging but of great rarity, especially so on the first issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 79
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair with large margins all round, upper stamp with diagonal white flaw from 'O' of FRANCO running towards the outer frame lines, neatly cancelled by dotted "Lima 1-2-3" handstamp in blue. A choice and fine pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 80
Symbol:
1858: 1 d. blue, a vertical pair with huge margins all round, of lovely delicate colour and neatly cancelled by complete "TARMA" oval of dots struck in blue. Plate flaw on lower stamp with white dash alongside Arms; a choice and attractive pair.rnProvenance: Coronphila sale 77, Sept 1998, lot 5046. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 81
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal strip of five, Transfer Types 20-8-5-18-19 with Type 5 substituted for Type 17, the strip of excellent colour but with the last three stamps showing small closed inclusions at base, lightly cancelled by dotted CHACH handstamps of Chachapoyas in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24). Despite the faults a rarity (the second largest used multiple) and of fine appearance. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 84
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a fine used vertical pair in a deep shade with large margins all round, Transfer Types 10/15, on 1861 entire letter to Cochabamba, Bolivia; tied by "Admon. Pral de Correos / Tacna" datestamps (Oct 5) in black. Manuscript '1½' at left being the amount due from the recipient in Cochabamba. File fold away from the adhesives, a fine and unusually late usage of the first issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 85
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a fine used vertical pair with large margins all round, Transfer Types 11/5, on 1858 entire letter written from Valparaiso, Chile to Cochabamba, Bolivia; tied by "Admon. Pral de Correos / Tacna" datestamps (June 18) in black. Manuscript '1½' at left being the amount due from the recipient in Cochabamba. File fold away from the adhesives, a fine and unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 86
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): 1 d. blue, a fine used vertical strip of four with large margins all round, Transfer Types 1/6/11/20, with position 20 in the damaged clichê position on 1858 entire letter to Islay, tied by ARICA / VAPOR datestamps (Oct 5) in black. File fold away from the adhesives, a fine and visually stunning entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 90
Symbol:
1858 (March 1): 1 p. rose-red, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round, Hall Tarnsfer Types 6-7, on June 1858 entire letter to Islay endorsed per PSNC Steamer 'Lima' tied by dotted "Lima 1-2-3" handstamps of despatch. File folds well away from the fine adhesives. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 92
Symbol:
1858: ½ peso buff, a used example with good to huge margins on three sides, of fresh colour and neatly cancelled by dotted "PASCO" handstamp in black. A delightful stamp. Signed Brun. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1994) Scott = $ 375+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 7218. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 93
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): ½ peso orange-yellow, Transfer Type E, a fine example of good strong colour and fine even margins, used with "Admon Pral de Correos / Tacna" cds in black (18 Aug 1858). A scarce stamp so fine Scott = $ 375. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 94
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1858 (March 10): ½ peso yellow-buff, a superb four margined example, position 4 on the Transfer block, used on second page of February 1859 letter from Lima to Paris tied by "1-2-3-Lima" dotted handstamp in black. Reverse with British P.O. Callao double arc cds in black and London transit cds in red (April 5) with manuscript '16' (grams). Front with "GB/2F 87½c." accountancy marking in black and charged 24 dêcimes handstruck on arrival (double rate). The adhesive with a negligible scuff at base of no significance, a truly delightful and rare cover demonstrating a late usage of the ½ peso adhesive. Certificate BPA (1970), Philatelic Foundation (1976 and 2015).rnrnProvenance: Collection Robert Le Bow, Siegel, New York, Sept 1994, lot 3028.rn Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4074.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 8,000.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 95
Symbol:
1858 (March 10): ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine example of good colour and fine margins, used on 12 April 1858 entire letter from Lima to Islay tied by slightly smudged oval dotted LIMA handstamp in black. A rare stamp on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 97
Symbol:
1858 (Dec): 1 d. slate blue, a horizontal pair in the sky-blue shade, margins clear to large all round, used on February 1860 cover to Lima endorsed 'por Vapor', tied by straight line TRUJILLO handstamp in black. A fine and attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 98
Symbol:
1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used example with ample to large margins all round, slight thin but cancelled with full strike of circular CALLAO datestamp 'DEC 12 / 1858' in blue - a very early usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 99
Symbol:
1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a horizontal strip of four in a bright shade with large even margins all round, portions of two adjoining stamps at base, cancelled by dotted CHACH handstamps of Chachapoyas in black. Some minor creasing not affecting the splendid appearance of a very rare and attractive multiple. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 100
Symbol:
1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a fine example in a bright shade, good margins all round with white flaw on 'A' of PESETA, used on 22 Nov 1859 entire letter to Lima tied by dotted oval TRUX handstamp in black. File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 101
Symbol:
1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, used examples (6) on an extraordinary 1859 cover to Lima, margins vary from touched to large, all stamps being in a milky rose-red shade, cancelled by six strikes of the 'Admon Pral. de Correos / Tacna' cds (April 21) in brownish ink. Faults but an astonishing and extremely rare franking (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 102
Symbol:
1860/61: 1 d. blue, an unused block of ten (5 x 2) with large margins all round and just the ninth and tenth stamps touched, one or two natural pinholes, of fine fresh colour and showing natural 'hair on plate' flaw between third and fourth stamps, unused without gum. One of the larger multiples of this stamp recorded and an exhibition piece of the issue Scott = $ 1'750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 103
Symbol:
1860/61: 1 d. blue, Second Retouch, with background lines missing, a used vertical pair on 5 Oct 1862 entire letter from Tacna to Cochabamba with ample to large margins all round, the upper stamp missing large parts of the design and almost certainly marginal from top of sheet, tied by 'Admon Pral. de Correos / Tacna' cds in black. Manuscript '2' charge for local delivery due upon receipt. A magnificent pair and a very rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 104
Symbol:
1860/61: 1 p. red, third impression, cornucopia on white ground, a fine example with large even margins all round (rare on this stamp) and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1861 entire letter from Tacna to Cochabamba, Bolivia tied by 'Admon Pral de Correos / Tacna' cds (Aug 19). Manuscript '1½' to pay upon delivery at left. Rare so fine on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 105
Symbol:
1860/61: Retouched 1 p. rose, an unusewd block of four with ample to large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, Plate flaw with scratch through "P" of "Peseta" on first stamp and "F" of "Franco" on third stamp, minor bend not affecting the appearance, unused without gum. A rare and particularly attractive multiple. Signed Hassel, Basel Scott = $ 1'000+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 100, June 1997, lot 3882. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 106
Symbol:
1860: 1 p. rose, First Retouch with 10 lines in left label, an unused horizontal strip of five, good to large margins and just touched at top, minor horizontal bend and fifth stamp with thin, but of good strong colour and large part og. An attractive strip and an exceedingly scarce stamp in a multiple Scott = $ 1'250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 108
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, an unused strip of five of perfect centering and colour, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rare thus, and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 109
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, a used example tied to small piece by complete strike of fancy framed IZ / CUCHA / CA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 58 / Emsing E67), fine and very scarce so fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
Sold...CHF 80.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 110
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. vermilion, a fine used example showing arguably the rarest cancellation found on the Le Coq issues: a superb strike of the framed Floral Rose handstamp "The Chanta Rosette" in black, this being the sole example with full oval frame (Lamy & Rinck fig 83 / Emsing E188). Illustrated in Emsing, an exceptional and a key item of Peruvian Postal History.rnNote: Chanta is a farmhouse and ranch located in the valley of Chanta to the Maranon, Huagayoc District, has 268 inhabitants. This postmark, according to Georges Lamy, was initially found on a letter dated December 19, 1866 mailed to Trujillo. As Chanta obviously had no Post Office, this was either a private production by the sender or applied in Huagayoc or Trujillo. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 111
Symbol:
1862: Lecoq 1 d. bright rose, a used strip of three in a rich shade, cancelled by dotted CARAZ handstamp and complete strike of framed CERTIFICADO both in blue-green. Superb and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 112
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. red, a fine used example on 1866 entire letter from Canta to Lima tied by bold strike of fancy rectangular OBRAGILLO handstamp in black. Lima arrival cds (Feb 15) on reverse of a fine and rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 113
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. red, a fine used example on 1864 cover to Lima tied by bold strike of framed oval RECEPTORIA / DE ASCOPE handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig.11 / Emsing E23) and oval framed "Conduccion / Del Cartero / Gratis" handstamp at right in black. Reverse with Truxillo transit cds (April 9) and Lima arrival (April 11). An exceptional and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3744. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 114
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1862/63: 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 26 June 1863 entire letter from Barranca mailed on board the Steamer 'Inca' to Lima, tied by oval framed VAPOR * INCA handstamp in red (Lamy & Rinck fig. 60 / Emsing E211). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (June 28). Some docketing on reverse flap and pencil manuscript 'Brown Collection, 1935'. Slight soiling but rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 115
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. red, a fine used example on November 1867 entire letter from Santiago de Chuco to Trujillo tied by oval framed SANTIAGO / CHUCO fancy handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 23 / Emsing E31). Small corner fault to obverse at lower right not detracting from the fine appearance of a rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 175.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 175
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 116
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, a used example on 1864 entire letter from Pasco to Bilbao, Spain tied by "Pasco / T" cds (Feb 22), prepaid to the border. Framed FRANCA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 113) denoting British charge prepaid with manuscript "7rs. Franca" at top. Charged upon receipt in Bilbao (April 2) with "8R." due to pay. An unusual entire to a surprisingly unusual destination at this date. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 119
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. red, a used example on 1867 cover to Genova, Italy tied by Lima cds (March 13) in black, struck in London (April 13) in transit with framed "GB / 1F 90c." Anglo-French Accountancy marking in black. Handstruck '14' dêcimi in black on arrival. A fine and scarce cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 121
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 1865 cover to Arequipa, variety "Frame Embossed Sideways", tied by dotted ARICA handstamp with ARICA circular datestamp adjacent (Nov 22) both in black. An extremely scarce variety on letter in very fine quality. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 122
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, two fine examples used on 1863 cover to Arequipa each tied by the network grill handstamp (Lamy & Rinck fig. 78) in black with "Lima / M" cds alongside (Jan 5). The two 1 dinero adhesives paying the single rate which was reduced on 15 January 1863 to 1 dinero for a single letter, regardless of distance; twinned with a further January 1863 cover bearing a single 1 d. in the red shade, similarly cancelled (Jan 11) and used to pay the 'Under 25 Leagues' rate, in this instance between Lima and Callao thence to Valparaiso. A fine and interesting pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 123
Symbol:
1862: Lecoq 1 d. red, a strip of three showing the Coil Join between the first and second stamp, used on 1866 entire letter to Cochabamba, Bolivia tied by small 'Tacna' datestamps of despatch (March 20) in black. A fine and unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 124
Symbol:
1862/63: 1 d. pink, two pairs used on January 1863 entire letter to Arequipa to pay the quadruple rate introduced on 15 January 1863, all tied by somewhat blurred Callao datestamps (January 26) in black. An early usage of this rare rate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 125
Symbol:
1862: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a diagonally bisected used example, lower right half, tied to 1866 cover to Lima by 'Callao' cds in black with diamond LIMA / QUINTA / DISTRIBUC.N handstamp (Lamy & Rinck fig. 52) in blue-black ink alongside. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (March 7). A scarce usage. Signed Holcombe Gi 14a = £ 350/Scott = $ 350.rnNote: On 1 January 1866, the single letter rate by Train on the Lima-Callao and Lima-Chorillos lines was reduced by half, to 5 centavos. As no 5 centavos adhesives were available until the Llama issue of 6 June 1866, the 1 dinero value was officially authorised for use between these dates. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 126
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1862/63: 1 d. pink, used examples (2) on a document dated 14 Oct 1867 from Cajatambo, used in lieu of 1866 Fiscal stamps which were unavailable in smaller towns such as Cajatambo; each one affixed to create the 'Sello Quinto' denomination of 20 centavos and cancelled in manuscript; also a further example circa 1868 with a single 1 d. green on front but the second page (which would have borne a further adhesive) is missing. Unusual and seldom seen, with no similar examples in recent collections (Eitner, Goeggel, Badaracco) sold through Corinphila. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 128
Symbol:
1863: Lecoq 1 p. brown, an unused strip of six, of rich deep colour, two small thins unapparent on face, typical slight wrinkles on large part og. An extremely stamp in a multiple Gi 16 = £ 720+/Scott = $ 720+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 129
Symbol:
1863: Lecoq 1 p. brown, a used strip of three of good colour, all cancelled by "Pasco / T" circular datestamps (30 Nov 1863) in black. A fine and scarce multiple. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
