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  • Lot# : 806 Colombia

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    Incoming Mail 1862 (Sept 29): Stampless double rate cover to Bogotá endorsed 'pr. West Ind. Str. of 2nd October from Southampton' sent prepaid with framed "BREMEN / 29 9 * 5-6" despatch handstamp and FRANCO in black, 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Oct 1) and thence on the RMSP "Seine" to St. Thomas and the "Solent" to Cartagena. Struck on arrival (docketed Jan 15, 1863 on reverse) with oval "CARTAGENA / DEBE", framed "DE ULTRAMAR" and rated '20' centavos due to pay for the double rate. Scarce and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF