Lot 40394A – The Unique Error of Colour on cover to an Overseas Destination

The Unique Error of Colour on Cover to an Overseas Destination

1858, ‘Medio Peso’ red error of colour, a large margined example used on 1858, March 3 double rate cover from Lima to Paris, neatly tied by « Lima » oval of dots, with framed « GB2F87 5/10C » accountancy marking, London & Calais transit all alongside, and additional « 24 » arrival rate marking, Callao transit backstamp, some minor cover faults mentioned for accuracy only; the only know example of this famous error of colour on an overseas-destination cover, as well as the earliest usage known of this variety; cert. Moorhouse (2008).