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)