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  • Lot# : 4502 Scadta Colombia

    Germany 1921: Handstamped "A" (Type 1) in black on 20 c. red brown, a single and fine used horizontal pair showing variety imperforate between vertically tied to 1923 flown front of cover from Elberfeld by SCADTA / BARRANQUILLA cds's in red; with Inflation franking of 22.5 million marks made up of 2 m. on 200 m. carmine (10) and single 500'000 m. brown all tied by despatch cds's (Oct 13) in black which also ties "Par Avion / Barranquilla-Neiva" label at lower left. Extremely rare - the sole recorded usage of the imperforate between variety on letter.
    Note: From September 1, 1923 Scadta and Reichspost issues were authorised as mixed frankings on departure.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF