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Lot# 3537 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3537 Colombia

    1881: Colombia, 5 c. blue, two singles overlapping, used on cover, from Panama to Zurich, Switzerland, dated 24 March 1883, clear to good margins, crisp impression, endorsed "via Bordeaux", tied by 'PANAMA' undated oval in black, with French 'ASPINWALL' transit alongside, to the reverse Ambulant and Thalweil datestamps, the former 24 May 1883 the latter indistinct, minor opening flaws at top, otherwise fine, a scarce 10c franking being the new basic rate for foreign countries using Colombian postage from Panama.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF