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  • Lot# : 4292 Colombia

    1787 (Nov 10): Prepaid entire letter from Novita to Josef. M. Mosquera in Popayan, distance 90 leagues / 500 kms., struck with curved framed NOVITA and FRANCA both in red (Tizon 1 and 2 = EXT). Rated "3" reales paid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A rare cover, believed unique on an entire.
    Provenance: Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 74.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF