Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 4

Perkins Bacon 1853: 10c deep bright blue on yellowish paper, "First London Printing" horizontal pair and vertical bisect on cover from "PIURA" to "VALPARAISO", originally unfranked and taxed 25c in red, later cancelled with stamps on top of despatch mark with taxing cancelled and endorsed "pagada". The stamps are tied by target handstamps, are just touched or lightly cut into, with otherwise large margins, the bisect has clear margins on three sides. The letter is supported by hinge in the area of he endorsement. A very unusual letter of the first issue of Chile. Philatelic Foundation Certificate.