Lot no. 6101

1856, folded entire from Paris to Arequipa, Peru, franked with 1853 10c bistre, 20c deep blue, 40c orange, 80c carmine single and horizontal strip of six, margins typically large but touched in places, all tied by 'pointilles' roller, Paris despatch cds above (Aug 15), endorsed “voie de Panama”, carried by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. ship "Magdalena" from Southampton to St. Thomas, the "Dee" to Colon and Pacific Steam Navigation Co. steamer from Panama to Arequipa, filing fold through 80c strip and 40c single, but a remarkable and visually-appealing franking; ex Santos.