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  • Lot# : 303 Colombia

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    1860 (January 9): Entire letter from Tuquerres to Bogotá franked by single 1859 20 centavos blue, four margined example, neatly cancelled by manuscript 'Tuqs' in ink. A fine entire carried at the single rate for a distance between 450 to 1'350 kilometres (Tuquerres to Bogotá is circa 800 km). Rare and most appealing first issue entire and a probably unique first issue usage from this village. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF