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Lot# 1237 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1237 Colombia

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    1859: 5 c. violet, a cut round example used on 24 April 1860 cover from Cucutá to Maracaibo, Venezuela tied by oval framed "S. JOSE / DE CUCUTA / FRANCA" handstamp in black. The cover, addressed to Swift, Penny & Co. with repairable closed tear on face panel, the adhesive most unusually cut round and believed to be the sole recorded first issue usage in this fashion, and a rare usage (paid as far as the border) to a destination outside Colombia. Signed Alex Rendon AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Alfredo Fröhlich; Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF