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Lot# 4287 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4287 Colombia

    1808: Cover with notations inside regarding a Criminal case regarding Sorcery, mailed prepaid from Medellin to Antioquia, distance 9 leagues / 50 kms., struck with superb MEDELLIN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR, late usage) and contracted FRANCA handstamp below (Tizon 5 = RRR). Rated "2" reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Superb.

    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 61.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF