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Amazing ABN & Continental BNC Correspondence with Peru Agent Who Lied to CBNC and Signed with ABN.

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Amazing ABN & Continental BNC Correspondence with Peru Agent Who Lied to CBNC and Signed with ABN.
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1866, U.S. and Peru, Historic archival correspondence file with letter from ABNC, CBNC and agent from Peru based in NYC. The agent of the Government of Peru, Mariano Alvarez, made a verbal agreement with Edward Dunbar to print revenue stamps for Peru for the price of $3,800 for 6 million stamps. His secretary delivered models and instructions for the stamp design to CBNC. A couple of days later after CBNC began the job, Alvarez sent a note stating that he was having the work done with a competitor (ABNC) for $3,500. Dunbar went ballistic and wrote a few fiery letters, one that was semi-racist to say the least against Spanish South Americans. Extremely fascinating and detailed letters, in Spanish and most in English. Also includes a copy of the signed agreement with ABNC. Extremely rare Security Printer Correspondence and the back stabbing and treachery that went on, even in the printing business. Toning, small edge tears on some documents but mostly fine to VF condition. Bound by string together on the left side. CBNC and ABNC.