U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
October 31-November 1, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1245 PERU Peru - CHILEAN OCCUPATION 1880 (4 June) large coverfront (partly restored), paying 8.36 pesos, or 76 times the 11c "via Panama" rate, with single 1c, 5c, 10c and 20c, plus blocks of six and ten of the 50c lilac, all tied by "Adn. De Correos Callao" cds, addressed to Ministero di Marina Segret. Generale in Rome, creases at left, and some paper strengthening. This is by far, the highest recorded tariff paid during the occupation, and blocks of six and ten are known only on this front | Price Realized $5,750.00 |
