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Lot# 4119 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4119 Colombia

    1878 (March 3): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 12, 1864 1 d. red pl. 199 and 1874 6 d. grey pl. 15 in a horizontal pair used on 1878 cover from Cartagena to Lyon, France tied by two fine strikes of the "C56" obliterator in black. Single ring 'Cartagena' cds (March 3, code A) at left somewhat overstruck by 'London / Paid' cds in red (April 1). Reverse with Lyon arrival cds (April 3). File fold just away from the adhesives and minor imperfections but an attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 650.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF