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  • Lot# : 4474 Scadta Colombia

    Scadta 15 c. carmine pair used on 1925 First Flight cover with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue to Costa Rica, tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo / Barranquilla" datestamps in black (Aug 9), with framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia / America Central" in violet alongside, reverse with San Jose (Aug 15) arrival datestamp in violet. A rare flight with few letters carried Muller #33 = 3'500 pts.
    Note: Operated under contract with Condor Sindicato, the Survey Flights were undertaken using two Dornier-Wal Flying Boats.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF