Peru Numeral 7 Chorillos Postmark on Cover to Lima

Peru · 1858 ·

This is a postal cover, a letter sent from Chorillos to Lima, Peru. It is distinguished by its clear strike of the numeral '7' cancel, which was assigned to the Chorillos post office. The postmark and ink were supplied by the renowned British printing firm Perkins Bacon Co.

This cover dates from the first stamp period of Peru, which began in 1857-1858. The numeral cancellations were part of the initial postal system organization, and this specific cover is noted as being the only known example of the Chorillos numeral '7' cancel on a letter to Lima.