Lot# 302 - 186-190 Auction
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Lot# : 302 Colombia
Santa Fé de Bogotá-Nare-Yolombo-Antioquia Route 1800/03c: Prepaid and unpaid large cover fronts (2), prepaid example from Rio Negro to the administrator of the Tobacco revenue in Medellin, endorsed "R.S." (Real Servizio) at lower left, and struck with fine RIO NEGRO straight line (Tizon 1 = RR) and FRANCA both in red (Tizon 3 = RR). Rated "17" reales at 4 reales per ounce; second front unpaid from Rio Negro to Antioquia and struck with RIO NEGRO and DEBE (Tizon 2 = RRR) in red; rated 8 reales to pay for a 2 ounce letter on arrival. A fine and attractive pairing.
Provenance: Prepaid cover Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1016.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : not sold