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Lot# 403 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 403 Colombia

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    1859: 10 c. orange-buff, Stone B, position 7, a fine large margined example used on large part 1860 judicial cover to Rio Negro, tied by framed AMORTIZADO / MEDELLIN / MARZO 19, 1860 handstamp in black with framed 'Recibida en la Admin. / Officina P. De Medellin / el 19 de Marzo de 1860' in blue below. An unusual and probably unique usage of both Medellin cancellations on a first issue cover, franked for the double rate for a distance of up to 50 km (the distance between Medellin and Rio Negro being 40 kms.). An exceptional item of great scarcity. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold