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Lot# 95 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 95 Colombia

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    1783 (Oct 5): Colonial entire letter from Caloto to Cartago, a consignee's / registered letter endorsed at lower left "Caloto con 12 dob. de a cuatro" (doubloons, each approximately 6.7 grams of gold, thus 80 grams of gold were with the letter), struck with straight line "FRANCA" in brown (Tizón fig. 3 = RRR) with manuscript "Calotto" below and manuscript rate "7½" reales. Rare - one of just a handful of Money letters recorded in this period.rnrnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria, Investphila, Lugano, Sept 2009, lot 266.rn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold