Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2

1862: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a diagonally bisected used example, lower right half, tied to 1866 cover to Lima by 'Callao' cds in black with diamond LIMA / QUINTA / DISTRIBUC.N handstamp (Lamy & Rinck fig. 52) in blue-black ink alongside. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (March 7). A scarce usage. Signed Holcombe Gi 14a = £ 350/Scott = $ 350.rnNote: On 1 January 1866, the single letter rate by Train on the Lima-Callao and Lima-Chorillos lines was reduced by half, to 5 centavos. As no 5 centavos adhesives were available until the Llama issue of 6 June 1866, the 1 dinero value was officially authorised for use between these dates.
Catalogue 257: EUROPE & OVERSEAS