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Lot# 800 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 800 Colombia

    Incoming Mail 1856: Great Britain 1 s. green, two used examples, one with trimmed wing margin, on 1860 cover to Medellin endorsed "per RMS Shannon" and "via Carthagena", tied by London '42' numeral obliterator and backstamped "POSTED SINCE / 7.30 LAST NIGHT" cds in red (April 1). Carried on the RMSP "Shannon" to St. Thomas, the "Solent" to Colon aand the "Prince" to Cartagena. Struck with oval "CARTAGENA / DEBE", framed "DE ULTRAMAR" and rated '25' centavos to collect in blue-black.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF