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Lot# 5161 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5161 Colombia

    1852 (Aug 12): Entire letter to a Mr. Linden in Brussels struck on despatch by oval BOGOTÁ / FRANCA handstamp and "1½"in red, mailed via British P.O. in CARTHAGENA with black cds, London (Sept 23) and charged there at '1/4d.' due to pay. Struck with fine framed DÉBOURS ETRANGERS / TAXE RÉDUITE / PORT BELGE rate box in red and charged '18' décimes due in blue manuscript including 2 décimes for Belgian delivery. A charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF