1869 (6 Nov) outer FL to Genova, franked with 1d green, tied by "Tacna-Peru" departure pmk, with red Arica (7 Nov), "Panama-Transit" (Nov20) and "G.B.1F90c" British accountancy marks on front, also charge markings, with London transit and Genova arrival (16 Dec) in red, both on back, fine (Image)

Est.US$150

1877 embossed 20c violet stationery entire envelope, additionally franked with 1867 10c vermilion, perf.12 and 1872 1 peseta orange yellow, all canceled by double circle "Pasco Pral. 2 Jan. 1877", with straight line "Pasco Certification Franca" at left, sent to Lima, where it arrived on 5 January and was signed on reverse as receipt for its contents, filing fold away from the stamps, signed Lamy, also Peter Holcombe, with his 1999 certificate ("A spectacular registered letter. The 1 peseta orange yellow is a rare stamp on letter") (Cat No. 15,17) (Image)

Est.US$7,500