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Lot# 2798 - Auction 274-283

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    Third London print 1861/62: 10 c. bright blue on lightly blued paper, a used horizontal strip of six (positions 133-138), marginal from left of sheet with margins at top and at right, shaved at base, all tied to 1861 entire letter to Lima, Peru by "INUTIL" obliterators in black. "Valparaiso" despatch cds in red below (Sept 27). An outstanding usage of the issue - earlier than the Stanley Gibbons date of issue (Oct 1861) by three days. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF