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Lot# 4406 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4406 Scadta Colombia

    2 c. carmine-rose, position 5, variety "arabic 1" in "18-19" at base of overprint, a fine used example on First Flight cover addressed to V. Puccini in Puerto Colombia, cancelled by two strikes of Barranquilla datestamp and target, with Puerto Colombia acceptance alongside. A rare and extremely fine cover, just 15 used examples of this stamp are recorded. Signed A. Diena, Kessler Gi 374a = £ 5'500/Mi 264/I = EUR 5'000/Scott = $ 4'250 off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF