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Lot# 5235 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5235 Colombia

    RMSP 1852 (Oct 15): 'Sobreporte' cover from Bogotá to Tomas C. de Mosquera in New York, struck on despatch vy oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "1½" (reales) below and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "2½" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Trent" to Colon, thence by USMSC ship to New York where struck with "STEAM SHIP / 20 / Cts." in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 147. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold