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Lot# 593 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 593 Colombia

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    1920 (July 10): 10 c. green imperforate, eight single examples used on reverse of 1920 flown package from Barranquilla to Cartagena, all cancelled by oval "CCNA / Barranquilla" cachets in violet, obverse additionally franked (again at 9 times rate of 135 grams) with postage 1917 2 c. carmine-rose and five examples of the 5 c. blue (27 centavos), all tied by oval "Correos Aereos / Barranquilla" datestamps in violet. Faults as are to be expected, and one 10 c. missing, however this package represents the largest known franking of this stamp. A Rarity. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. Ex. coll. Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila Sale 183, Lot 3170.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF