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  • Lot# : 3171 Scadta Colombia

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    10 c. green imperforate, three single examples used on 1920 flown triple rate cover from Cartagena to Barranquilla tied by "CCNA / Cartagena" cachets in violet; endorsed "Por Avión Santa Marta", franked additionally with numeral 2 c. rose and 1917 5 c. blue pair tied by circular "Correo Aereo / Cartagena-Colombia" datestamps (June 10, 1920-date error for June 5) in black. Reverse with Barranquilla datestamp in violet (June 7). It should be noted that the "Santa Marta" was a hydroplane and the replacement for the doomed "Cartagena" which crashed on April 29, there being no airmail service in May 1920 in consequence. A few imperfections but a rare cover - the only known letter from this Flight.
    Provenance: Phillips (May 1990), lot 837.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF