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  • Lot# : 3067 Colombia

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    20 c. deep prussian blue, Second Stone, used with fine 5 c. claret, on horizontally laid paper from Second Stone, on 5 January 1861 triple rate entire letter from Bogotá to Socorro, letter with docketing on reverse "11 de Enero de 1861" and adhesives tied by oval BOGOTÁ eye-glass handstamp in black. The 20 c. with contemporary tear at base, otherwise in exceptional condition and very rare: unique usage of the 5 centavos laid paper on cover and unique usage of the 20 centavos from the Second Stone on cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF