Lot 455
1851, 12c. black, mostly large margins, just touched at lower left and two singles 10 c. green (type II or III) large margins, cut into at top, all tied by cds. "NEW BEDFORD MASS AUG 2" to envelope addressed to "Master Ship Nautilus" in Paita Peru. This cover paid the 32c rate to Peru via American Packet then British Packet via Panama, backflap almost missing and small tear at top of envelope, very good appearance, scarce franking to a very rare destination and one of only three or four recorded 1851 Issue covers to Peru, certificate PF. Scott No. 17, 14 or 15 Provenance: Joseph Hackmey
