Lot 40759 – 1810 circa. The only item known displaying the “Perú” of Cádiz used during the colonial period
Lot 40759 – 1810 circa. The only item known displaying the “Perú” of Cádiz used during the colonial period
Lot 40759 – 1810 circa. The only item known displaying the “Perú” of Cádiz used during the colonial period
Peru
Price realised
1’100 EUR
Estimate
200 – 300 EUR
Auction date
Thu 7 Dec 2023 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1810 ca. Cover front from an unidentifiable locality in Peru to Madrid, endorsed “Pr. la Fagta. Suplicada” (“Suplicada” frigate), graced by a magnificent bold strike of “Perú” straight-line postmark applied on receipt. This is the only item known displaying the “Perú” of Cádiz used during the colonial period; of great significance and desirability as a “Peru” hs used in Spain. Before the discovery of this item, this postmark was believed to have been used in mid 1800’s, and not during the colonial dominion. Auction
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