SHORT-PAID & UNPAID covers, 1859-79, 18 items (some on exhibit pages) incl. 5c Due tied to back of 1879 cover (Scott $350), several indicating or implying no postage available, FRANCA hs, etc. Great postal history lot, examine (Image)

1876 USA three-colour Banknote franking (2c+5c+10c = 17c) tied to cover (opened for display) to Lima, with NEW 12 YORK transit cds. Internal Peruvian postage of 10c was paid by pair of 5c Dues on reverse. Bit soiled, an impressive postal history and franking, fine overall (2c straight-edge at left) (Scott $350 for 5c Due on cover) (Image)

1874 10c Orange due tied by Lima cds to reverse of 1875 cover from GB, 1sh6d franking, paying internal postage, a very fine showpiece (Scott $350) (Image)