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    1858: 1 d. blue, a fine large margined example with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1858 cover to France tied on despatch by 'Tacna' dotted lozenge and, in transit by double ring British P.O. ARICA cds (June 8). Mailed via Panama and London with transit cds in blue on reverse (July 17) and struck there with Accountancy marking 'GB / 2F 87½c.' applied in black. Charged on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes due. A fresh and very fine cover. Signed G. Lamy. Opinion Holcombe (1999).

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 116 (Oct 1999), lot 2473.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF