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Lot# 5234 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5234 Colombia

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    Messageries Impériales 1879: Cover from Bogotá to Paris at double rate franked by 1877 20 c. blue tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Struck with circular French Consular "SAVANILLA" datestamp (March 4) in black (Salles fig. 1378) and reverse with circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR FR. A No. 2" datestamp (March 5) in black (Salles fig. 1401) and carried on the Paquebot "St. Germain" to St. Nazaire. Struck with triangular "T" marking and charged '24' décimes due upon receipt (March 29). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 146. Some wear to the envelope but an attractive and scarce cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF