Lot 81522 – 1861 10c deep blue, Third London Printing by Perkins, with 1861 Estancos 5c red tied to cover by fine “Dotted Star in Circle” handstamps of SANTIAGO

1861 10c deep blue, Third London Printing by Perkins Bacon, a fine example with three large margins and just shaved at left, used with 1861 Estancos 5c red, four margins, paying ½ ounce rate + Sea Postage of 5 centavos on 1862 cover from Santiago to Serena tied by fine “Dotted Star in Circle” handstamps of SANTIAGO, with despatch cds below in red (Feb 1.1862). The only recorded usage of this fancy cancellation on the Colon issues and certainly the most spectacular cancellation rarity of classic Chile.

Provenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez (1979) lot 3571.

Price on request.