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Lot# 5176 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5176 Colombia

    1871/74: 10 c. lilac, a single example with large even margins all round, used on reverse of 1876 cover to France cancelled at "Purificacion" in manuscript and also tied by circular 'Ligne A / Paq. Fr. No. 2' datestamp (March 3) in black (Salles fig. 1401) and carried on the 'Ville de Bordeaux'. Obverse with octagonal SAVANILLA Consular datestamp in black and struck wih triangular 'T' mark and charged '12' décimes due to pay. Some edge wear to envelope but an unusual cover sent contrary to regulations.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF