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Lot# 4432 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4432 Scadta Colombia

    Incoming 1922 cover from Berlin, Germany franked by 3 m. vermilion (2) tied by despatch datestamps (Sept 8) in black to cover endorsed "Por Hidroavion Barranquilla à Bogotá", also franked by 1920 SCADTA 30 c. black on rose tied in transit at Barranquilla SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / BARRANQUILLA in red with receiving mark on reverse in blue (Oct 2). Mailed on from Girardot by train to Bogotá. Circular SCADTA / BOGOTA cachet in red at left and reverse also showing six line handstamped Scadta advertisement for this service which is advertised to run on Mondays and Thursdays each week. An exceptional and very rare combination cover. Signed Scheer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF