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September 25-26, 2002

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #2072
PERU
1857 1r blue and 2r brown red, unused without gum, the former slightly oxidized, the latter with a small thin, otherwise v.f., with handstamp guarantee
(*)
Catalog #1,2
Catalog Value 2,850
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #2073
PERU
1870 cover franked with 1d green, used in combination with Great Britain 2sh blue (plate I, lettered ED DE), canc. "D87" at Iquique, sent via Panama to England, with corresponding departure pmk Aug.8, 1870 and Callao transit,with Leeds arrival on back, fine combination cover, with 1958 BPA and 1964 Diena certs, rare
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #2074
PERU
1872 cover from Iquiique to London, franked with 1868 1d green, used via the British Post Office where GB 6d mauve (faulty) and 1sh green were added and tied by "D87" obilterator, apparently the earliest recorded usage, withIquique Paid cds alongside, Callao British Post Office cds on reverse and London arrival
Envelope
Price Realized
$475.00

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