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Lot# 4014 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 4014 Colombia

    Santa Fé de Bogotá-La Plata-Popayan-Quito Route 1806 (Oct 28): Prepaid entire letter from Mercaderes to Popayan, distance 30 leagues / 160 kms., struck with superb impression of the MERCADERES handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR) with small FRANCA handstamp at right (Tizon 3 = RRR). Rated "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce. A fine and very rare entire.
    Provenance Collection Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF