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Lot# 3299 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3299 Colombia

    1920: CCNA 10 c. "Tilted Wing", a fine example with large margins all round, used on postcard to Barranquilla with diagonally bisected 3 c. red-brown National issue tied by "CORREO AEREO / CARTAGENA-COLOMBIA" datestamp (Feb 22) in violet and by both CCNA oval handstamp in violet and circular Barranquilla arrival cds in black. A rare usage on a postcard (message states 'Por avion 'Cartagena..') and most attractive. Just two cards known with this franking (the other was ex Goeggel, Corinphila sale 188, May 2014, lot 4190). Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Augusto Pienado, Harmers, London, 19 Oct 2000, lot 2042.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF