1822 (Nov 3): Prepaid entire letter headed Huacho to Lima, rated '2½' reales in manuscript, struck with fine straight "FRANCA" and "HUAURA" handstamps in black (Colareta figs. 2+1f). The letter extraordinarily written in English regarding "1'000 or more cakes of salt" to go to Chile. Rare - the despatch handstamp used 12 years prior to the Colareta listing.
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas
Sale Terms
Corinphila Auctions Ltd.
Corinphila Auctions is one of the world's leading auctioneers specializing in first-class stamp auctions. Online live auction bidding. Partner in the Global Philatelic Network.... Read More