Lot 72401 – Peru 1876 10c Green MIXED FRANKING, tied together

Peru 1876 10c Green MIXED FRANKING, tied together with GB 1sh pl. 13 by horiz. “C38” hs of Callao, sent to England (bs) under the July 1878 tariff (1sh per 1/2 oz.), Callao / C GPO bs of OC10 / 78 thus making the letter qualify for the October 1st tariff of 6d / 1/2 oz, but news may have not reached Callao in time. Backstamped in Surrey NO14 / 78, envelope faults neatly mended, else fine, cert. RPS (1970)