Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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Category — 1851-56 Issue

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Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
193
c
Sale 1291, Lot 193, 1851-56 Issue12c Black (17). Large margins to just in, used with two 10c Green, Type II (14), margins to cutting, both tied by bold strikes of "New Bedford Mass. Aug. 2" circular datestamp on cover to the master of the ship Nautilus at Paita, Peru, red "12" credit handstamp, cover with closed tear at top not affecting stamps, missing backflap

VERY FINE AND RARE USE OF THE 12-CENT AND 10-CENT 1851-55 ISSUES ON A COVER TO PERU. COVERS TO SOUTH AMERICA WITH CLASSIC IMPERFORATE ISSUES ARE EXTREMELY RARE.

There are reported to be only six 1851 Issue covers to Peru. Ex Giamporcaro ("Tito"), Hackmey and Eubanks. With 1999 P.F. certificate

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