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Lot# 5400 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5400 Colombia

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    1859: 2½ c. green, two examples of rich colour with ample to large margins in combination with 10 c. buff, good margins all round but just shaved at left, used on 12 October 1859 entire letter from Barbacoas to Pasto, each stamp tied in manuscript by part of "Bar-baco-as" in manuscript. Minor wrinkles not affecting the appearance of this superb example of the 15 centavos rate for between 150 and 450 kms., and a very fine first issue cover used with the #1 - which is an extremely rare stamp on letter with just thee examples currently recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Alfredo Frohlich, Investphila, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 351.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF