Lot 51068 – 1884 (Nov 18) Official large registered envelope from Antofagasta to Valparaiso

1884 (Nov 18). Official large registered envelope from Antofagasta to Valparaiso, endorsed at top right “De Oficio/Certificado/por Secretario” and signature to confirm the exemption of postage, with besides cachet of the Civil Court of Antofagasta, small “Certificada” oval postmark and “Antofagasta/Chile” cds, backstamped on arrival. A very rare usage of this oval registration postmark, shortly after the Pacific War.