Lot# 4386 - 177-180 Auction
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50 c. green, the sensational piece with the block of four and single 1877 Condor 5 c. mauve in combination, the block with margins all round and in a vibrant shade, all cancelled by bold strikes of circular TUNJA handstamps in black. There is a tiny scissor cut mentioned for accuracy only inbetween the top pair and not touching design or affecting appearance, otherwise in a superb state of preservation. There are just two known used blocks of this stamp (the other also on piece, was probably cut from the same registered parcel as this and was also cancelled at Tunja). Wonderful and one of the great rarities of Colombian philately that has graced many of the finest collections.
Provenance: Collection Consul Span, Corinphila, sale 38 (Dec 1950), lot 4762; Newbury; Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 152; Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila, sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6688.Starting bid : 3,500 CHFHammer price : 3,500 CHF -
