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(68,70) 1861 10c green and 24c gray lilac Washington tied by ...more
(68,70) 1861 10c green and 24c gray lilac Washington tied by blue
“Cincinnati O. Jan 3” cds and duplex grid on cover with original
letter datelined December 27, 1865 still accompanying, addressed to
Paymaster of the "USS Powhatan", care of U.S. Consul, Valparaíso,
Chile. The ship was there in part to protect U.S. interests during
the early phases of the Chincha Islands War (also known as
Spanish–South American War). Manuscript routing instructions “Via
Panama” at upper left and carried by American packet to Panama,
then by British packet to Chile. Clear “Panama JA 28 66” British
transit marking below stamps, part strike of red "25" centavos due
handstamp at center and red “24” credit marking at bottom
right.
Some minor cover edge wear and small part of backflap missing but overall a visually striking franking paying the 34c rate to Chile via Panama, with the original letter still present - an uncommon and desirable usage reflecting mid-1860s transoceanic military postal routes and consular forwarding practices.
Ex Herzog
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1859, United States Consulate in Chile, cover to Mount Vernon, ...more
1859, United States Consulate in Chile, cover to Mount Vernon, New
Hampshire, bearing an exceptional circular “CONSULATE U.S.A. /
VALPARAISO” eagle cachet and equally fine “STEAMSHIP / 10”
handstamp, complete red wax seal on reverse, the odd trivial tone
spot, a choice and well-preserved example of this scarce consular
marking, particularly uncommon with the “10” rate handstamp, as
most recorded examples bear “20”; very fine; ex Moorhouse.
1894: Washington, 2 cents carmine, type II, in combination with
Chile ...more 1894: Washington, 2 cents carmine, type II, in combination with Chile postage due 1895, se-tenant 2 centavos and 4 centavos red on yellow, all good colour, perforations fair, the former tied by machine cancel “NEW YORK APR 23 1895”, the latter with framed “MULTADA” to a commercial envelope sent to Valparaiso, with charge “T CENTIMES 15”. Light vertical fold, not affecting adhesives. Soiling and a few short perforations to dues. Fine. Scarce se-tenant use of Chile first permanent postage due. Note: Of the four reported se-tenant pair covers, no duplicates exist of any two values in combination.
Cherrystone Auction
Lot 43
Some minor cover edge wear and small part of backflap missing but overall a visually striking franking paying the 34c rate to Chile via Panama, with the original letter still present - an uncommon and desirable usage reflecting mid-1860s transoceanic military postal routes and consular forwarding practices.
Ex Herzog
1300.00 USD
(app. 1122 EUR)
Sold
(app. 1122 EUR)
Sparks Auctions
Lot 373
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250.00 CAD
(app. 159 EUR)
12/16/2025 08:00 EST
(app. 159 EUR)
Corinphila stamp auction
Lot 90371
Chile ...more 1894: Washington, 2 cents carmine, type II, in combination with Chile postage due 1895, se-tenant 2 centavos and 4 centavos red on yellow, all good colour, perforations fair, the former tied by machine cancel “NEW YORK APR 23 1895”, the latter with framed “MULTADA” to a commercial envelope sent to Valparaiso, with charge “T CENTIMES 15”. Light vertical fold, not affecting adhesives. Soiling and a few short perforations to dues. Fine. Scarce se-tenant use of Chile first permanent postage due. Note: Of the four reported se-tenant pair covers, no duplicates exist of any two values in combination.
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150.00 CHF
(app. 166 EUR)
12/13/2025 12:59 CET
(app. 166 EUR)
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