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Lot# 4203 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4203 Colombia

    British P.O.'s 1880: Newspaper wrapper from Savanilla to Montpellier, France struck on despatch with fine "SAVANILLA / BARRANQUILLA" British P.O. despatch cds (Jan 31) in black. Sent unpaid with large "T" marking in black and initially struck with framed "1FR. 92c. PER KILO", this marking over-scored and further framed "1FR. PER KILO" marking applied in black, with "30" décime charge marking in red at right and Montpellier arrival (March 3) on reverse. An astonishing and believed unique cover, unrecorded by James Van Der Linden, first seen by this describer in the late Trevor Davis's collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF