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Lot# 797 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 797 Colombia

    1852/57: Covers (3) all to New York, showing the "Sobreporte" additional fee of 2½ reales or 25 c. for carriage via the British Consul in Cartagena, with 1852 cover from Bogotá prepaid with "1½" reales on front and further "2½" reales handstamp on reverse in red; 1853 entire letter prepaid "15" c. in red on front and "25" on reverse; and 1857 entire letter prepaid "15" c. in blue on front and "25" on reverse; rated 20 c. or 10 c. due to pay on arrival. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF