Lot number 203
(Public auction of April 17th/18th, 2010 - Cat. 15 (currency EURO))
Index > overseas > chile > colonial period: Lot 203
| Date of lot | |
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| Lot number | 203 |
| Description |
1790, April 29. Cover from Coquimbo to Ambrosio O'Higgins at Santiago as Royal Governor of Chile (1788-96) -who also became Viceroy of Peru (1896-1801)-, with light strike of red ''Coquimbo'' straight-line. Manuscript date inside after having been extracted the contents. Despite of the postmark not being applied clear, this is one of only two examples known, with the added significance of being addressed to O'Higgins (father). SFC 10. Ex Blank.
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| Starting price | EUR 200.00 |
| Price realised (incl. com.) | EUR 240.00 |
