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  • Lot# : 812 Colombia

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    1859: 20 c. blue, Stone A, a fine example in a bright shade, used on 1860 entire letter at double rate to Bogotá tied by bold strike of oval framed "MEDELLIN / FRANCA" handstamp in blue with manuscript notation of rate '20' centavos in red alongside; and framed  "RECIBIDA EN LA ADMINIS- / TRACION P. DE MEDELLIN / EL 28 DE MAYO DE 1860" at left. Trivial file fold well away from the adhesive, a fine entire paying the double rate for a distance between 150 and 450 kms. In this describer's opinion the most beautiful of all (the very few) Colombian first issue covers.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa María, Investphila, Lugano, Sept 2009, lot 417; Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold