Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1856/62: Santiago printing 10 c. blue (Gi 23), a diagonally bisected example with large margins on the two sides, used on 24 September 1859 entire letter to Potrero Seco tied by heavy strike of circular target obliterator in black with fine strike of scarce straight line "CHAÑARCILLO" despatch handstamp alongside in black. Slight iron spot from the cancellation but a scarce and attractive usage Gi = £ 170/Scott = $ 165++.