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  • Lot# : 3009 Colombia

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    Panama-Portovelo-Cartagena-Santa Marta-Riohacha Route 1780c: Cover from Panama to Cartagena, distance 134 leagues / 747 kms., struck with contracted PANAMA handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = EXT) with large manuscript "2" reales rate for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Whilst this letter is undated, the only other example of this handstamp is recorded on a cover dated 1777. Extremely rare and fine, a famous cover.
    Provenance: F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4418.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF