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Lot# 7412 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7412 Colombia

    1883: 10 c. orange on yellow, a used example on 1884 cover to Nîmes, France endorsed "par Lafayette", tied by framed CARTAGENA despatch handstamp in black. Carried by French Paquebot "Lafayette" with octagonal "COLOMBIE / LIG. A. PAQ. FR. No. 1" in black (Dec 3). Cover found to be double weight with '2' in manuscript and two strikes of triangular "T" marking in black. Taxed on arrival with extremely rare Postage Due 1881/92 Van Dyck 1 fr. marron (Maury T25) tied by Nimes / Gard cds (Dec 26). Slight opening tears away from adhesives at top, a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF