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Lot# 3001 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 3001 Colombia

    1693 (July 24): Entire letter from Guane (near Barichera) addressed to Villa de Santa Cruz y San Gil de la Nueva Baeza (a journey of 6 leagues / 33 km.), sent to a landlord from a servant and then presented to the Mayor of San Gil, Francisco de Vargas Sotomayor. Fresh and fine for such an early entire.
    Note: San Gil was founded in 1620 as "Santa Cruz". In 1689 the name was changed to Villa de Santa Cruz y San Gil de la Nueva Baeza and was later shortened to San Gil.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF