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Lot# 4426 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4426 Scadta Colombia

    10 c. green imperforate, five single examples used on 1920 repaired front of package (the Airmail surcharge of 5 times rate is equivalent to 75 grams), also franked by 1917 ½ c. yellow bistre pair and 5 c. blue block of four all tied by "Correo Aereo / Cartagena-Colombia" datestamps (April 7, 1920) in black, (the ordinary postage of 21 centavos is equivalent to a 7 times rate of 105 grams). Extremely rare and powerful Exhibit item, the second largest known franking of the CCNA 10 c. green.
    Provenance: Phillips (May 1990), lot 836.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF