Lot 40759 – 1810 circa. The only item known displaying the “Perú” of Cádiz used during the colonial period

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.