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  • Lot# : 772 Colombia

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    RMSP 1852 (Nov 5): 'Sobreporte' double rate cover from Bogotá to Tomas C. de Mosquera in New York, struck on despatch by oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "2½" (reales) and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "5" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Thames" to Colon, thence by USMSC ship to New York where struck with "STEAM / SHIP" and "40" (cents) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 147. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold