Lot# 4123 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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Lot# : 4123 Colombia
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1872 (Dec 31): Cover from Paris to Vera Cruz, Mexico endorsed 'voie de Southampton' franked by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, discoloured and 1871/75 80 c. carmine vertical pair tied by Paris Stars '22' in black with Rue Taitbout despatch below (Dec 31) and also tied by 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Jan 1, 1873). British P.O. 'ST. THOMAS' transit cds in black (Feb 13) on front and reverse; wrongly bagged and sent to Colon in error with COLON cds (Jan 26) in black and rare "MISSENT TO COLON" handstamp in black. One flap missing and some aging but very rare.Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHFHammer price : 1,100.00 CHF -
