Lot# 1549 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 1549 Colombia
1841: Cover from Bogotá to Hertford, England struck witth superb CARTHAGENA fleuron handstamp in red (applied in transit in Kingston) and reverse showing 'Kingston / Jamaica' cds in black (Jan 21) alongside London cds of transit in red (March 3) where rated 2/3d. to pay in manuscript. One side flap missing but a remarkably fine strike of a rare marking - the Royal Mail Steam Packet service only started to call at Cartagena in 1841.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : not sold