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The Islander Collection of Peru

Peru 1858 One-Dinero
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
205° ng 1858, 1d Blue, Reconstruction of the Bloc Report (3, shades).</B> Sixteen singles and two pairs, <B>all unused,</B> three have original gum, others no gum, full to large margins, a few with usual minor thins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine or similar appearance, the One-dinero <i>bloc report</i> comprises 19 different transfer types (there was no separate transfer for Position 16), this reconstruction includes all but Position 10, unused One-dinero stamps are very scarce, this most remarkable unused reconstruction would be virtually impossible to duplicate and can be completed with the addition of one type (Position 10) <A HREF=(Image Magnifier)

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 E. 1,500-2,000
206°   1858, 1d Blue, Study Collection (3, shades).> 65 stamps selected for lithographic transfer varieties (flaws, substituted transfers, etc.), includes one <<bloc report>> reconstruction from the Rider collection (all used, on his original page with diag1858, 1d Blue, Study Collection (3, shades). 65 stamps selected for lithographic transfer varieties (flaws, substituted transfers, etc.), includes one bloc report reconstruction from the Rider collection (all used, on his original page with diagrams, lot 58 in the 1978 Robson Lowe sale), includes many pairs and larger multiples (strips of four and six, blocks of five and six, including lot 63 from the 1978 Robson Lowe sale of the Rider collection), some on cover including a large judicial wrapper with fourteen stamps (faults, but Islander paid more than $2,000 for this large-franking item), usual minor faults, but overall Fine, many Very Fine or better, a valuable holding (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 3,000-4,000
207° og 1858, 1d Light Blue (3).> Types 2-3, horizontal pair, original gum, large margins all around, beautiful bright shade and very fresh, Extremely Fine, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are known, this is believed to be the finest1858, 1d Light Blue (3). Types 2-3, horizontal pair, original gum, large margins all around, beautiful bright shade and very fresh, Extremely Fine, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are known, this is believed to be the finest with original gum (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 1,000-1,500
208° og 1858, 1d Blue (3).> Types 20-15 (Type 15 in Position 16), horizontal pair, original gum, full to large margins all around, deep shade and very fresh, small thin, Very Fine appearance, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are known1858, 1d Blue (3). Types 20-15 (Type 15 in Position 16), horizontal pair, original gum, full to large margins all around, deep shade and very fresh, small thin, Very Fine appearance, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are known (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 500-750
209° ng 1858, 1d Blue (3).> Three unused vertical pairs (no gum), Types 1217, 1419 and 1520, one has large margins all around, others large to touched, small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are k1858, 1d Blue (3). Three unused vertical pairs (no gum), Types 12/17, 14/19 and 15/20, one has large margins all around, others large to touched, small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance, no unused multiples of the One-dinero larger than a pair are known (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 1,000-1,500
210° bl 1858, 1d Deep Blue (3).> Block of 21, Types as follows: First Row 17-18-19-20-10-17-18, Second Row 2-3-4-5-1-2-3, Third Row 7-8-9-10-6-7-8 (Type 10 in Position 16), large margins, deep shade, cancelled by seven neat strikes of ^TRUJILLO^ straightli1858, 1d Deep Blue (3). Block of 21, Types as follows: First Row 17-18-19-20-10-17-18, Second Row 2-3-4-5-1-2-3, Third Row 7-8-9-10-6-7-8 (Type 10 in Position 16), large margins, deep shade, cancelled by seven neat strikes of "TRUJILLO" straightline handstamp, small tears, three vertical creases mainly between stamps, usual thins and small hole in one stamp, these imperfections are typical of a large used block of this classic issue and none really affects its overall superb appearance

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE ENTIRE PERU 1858 ISSUE. IT WAS THE FRONTISPIECE OF THE COLONEL JOHN F. RIDER COLLECTION SOLD BY ROBSON LOWE IN 1978 AND IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS OF PERUVIAN PHILATELY.

The 1858 One-dinero lithographic stone was made from multiple transfers of the 20-unit bloc report. The bloc report contained 19 different transfers. Position 16 was either blank on the original bloc report or the transfers on the printing stone were erased and replaced with different types from the bloc report. In this block we have parts of four different transfers of the bloc report. Type 10 was used to fill in Position 16 (top row, fifth stamp from left).

Ex Magonette, Rider and Bustamante. (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 20,000-30,000
211° bl 1858, 1d Blue (3).> Horizontal block of ten, Types 6-1011-15, margins close but clear almost all around, tied by ^TRUJ^ dotted oval and additional ^TRUJILLO^ straightline on piece of judicial wrapper to Otusco, very faint toning<><>^VERY FINE.1858, 1d Blue (3). Horizontal block of ten, Types 6-10/11-15, margins close but clear almost all around, tied by "TRUJ" dotted oval and additional "TRUJILLO" straightline on piece of judicial wrapper to Otusco, very faint toning

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USED BLOCK OF TEN OF THE ONE-DINERO 1858 ISSUE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE ONE-DINERO ON JUDICIAL PIECE.

Ex Schatzkes (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 5,000-7,500
212° bl 1858, 1d Deep Blue (3).> Block of nine, Types 11-12-136-17-181-2-3 (Type 6 in Position 16), large margins, deep shade, four strikes of ^TRUJILLO^ straightline, couple creases and small faults<><>^VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE LARGER BLOCKS K1858, 1d Deep Blue (3). Block of nine, Types 11-12-13/6-17-18/1-2-3 (Type 6 in Position 16), large margins, deep shade, four strikes of "TRUJILLO" straightline, couple creases and small faults

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE LARGER BLOCKS KNOWN OF THE ONE-DINERO 1858 ISSUE.

Ex Magonette, Rider and Bustamante (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 4,000-5,000
213° bl 1858, 1d Blue (3).> Block of four, Types 7-812-13, huge margins all around, two clear strikes of red <^OTUSCO^ straightline, shallow thins, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful and very scarce block1858, 1d Blue (3). Block of four, Types 7-8/12-13, huge margins all around, two clear strikes of red "OTUSCO" straightline, shallow thins, Extremely Fine appearance, a beautiful and very scarce block (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 500-750
214°   1858, 1d Deep Blue (3).> Horizontal strip of eight, Types 11-12-13-14-15-11-12-13, large margins, three clear strikes of ^TRUJILLO^ straightline, a few sealed tears, creases and other minor flaws<><>^VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECO1858, 1d Deep Blue (3). Horizontal strip of eight, Types 11-12-13-14-15-11-12-13, large margins, three clear strikes of "TRUJILLO" straightline, a few sealed tears, creases and other minor flaws

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE LARGEST RECORDED STRIP OF THE ONE-DINERO 1858 ISSUE. AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF CLASSIC PERU.

Ex Magonette, Rider and Bustamante (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 2,000-3,000
215° c 1858, 1d Blue (3).> Full to large margins, cancelled by ^CALLAO^ dotted oval (ties by impression thru paper), blue <Callao Mar. 12, 1858> circular datestamp on greenish folded letter to Lima dated March 11, 1858, senders notation <<Urgente,>>1858, 1d Blue (3). Full to large margins, cancelled by "CALLAO" dotted oval (ties by impression thru paper), blue "Callao Mar. 12, 1858" circular datestamp on greenish folded letter to Lima dated March 11, 1858, sender's notation "Urgente", sent on the morning train to Lima (manuscript 71/2” denotes 7:30 a.m. train departure)

EXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF PERU'S 1858 ISSUE. THE LETTER IS DATED JUST ONE DAY AFTER THE MARCH 10, 1858, ISSUE DATE, AND THE CALLAO DATESTAMP WAS APPLIED ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

The short-distance rate of one-dinero applied to this letter from Callao to Lima. Dated on March 11 and postmarked on March 12, this cover is the earliest known use of the First Issue and very close to the March 10, 1858, first day of issue. (Image Magnifier)

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 E. 5,000-7,500

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