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  • Lot# : 4268 Colombia

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    1788 (Oct 8): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Marquis of Villaorellana in Quito, Ecuador, distance 231 leagues / 1'287 kms., struck with superb SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR), with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 6 = RRR) and manuscript "3" reales alongside for a single letter under ½ ounce. Rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold