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    1859: 20 c. blue, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1859 cover to Vienne, France by British Packet, tied by oval framed "MEDELLIN / FRANCA" handstamp in blue with manuscript '20' in red crayon at right annotating the single rate between 450 and 1'350 kms. Framed  "RECIBIDA EN LA ADMINIS- / TRACION P. DE MEDELLIN / EL 10 DE DBRE DE 1860" at left in blue. Reverse with British P.O. SANTA-MARTHA cds in black (Dec 24) and carried by RMSP 'Thames' to St. Thomas and 'Tasmania' to Southampton. Struck in London (Feb 1, 1860) with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking and rated '8' décimes to pay upon arrival. An extremely rare first issue cover to an overseas destination in the foremost quality.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF