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Lot# 417 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 417 Colombia

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    20 c. red, single example (Type I, position 57) and a vertical pair (Types II/I, positions 58-59) used on large part of 1863 registered cover to the Colombian Courts of Justice, Bogotá; all three stamps of excellent fresh colour with large margins all round, prep-paying the double rate plus 20 centavos for registration. The adhesives emanating from the bottom row of the sheet being the positions 'turned sideways' - the sheet was of 60 subjects with the bottom row turned sideways - neatly tied by two complete strikes of the MEDELLIN / FRANCA oval handstamps in blue. Part italic 'Certificacion à Medellin / Salio en 3 de Marzo de 1863' at top in red with date filled in manuscript, the reverse with partial docketing of receipt for the registered letter. An extraordinary item of great rarity, the sole recorded example of the 'turned sideways' positions known on cover and indeed, the largest multiple thereof. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).

    Note: See Investphila (March 2009), lot 1682 for further information, an illustration showing the sheet formation using the above positions 57-59 is included with the lot.

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF