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Lot# 4021 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 4021 Colombia

    Santa Fé de Bogotá-Nare-Yolombo-Antioquia Route 1808: Cover with notations inside regarding a slave demanding liberty. mailed prepaid from Medellin to Antioquia, distance 9 leagues / 50 kms., struck with superb MEDELLIN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR, late usage) and contracted FRANCA handstamps (2) below (Tizon 5 = RRR), one struck over erroneous DEBE handstamp (Tizon 2 = RRR). Rated "26" reales paid in manuscript for a letter of 6½ ounces. A most unusual conglomeration of handstamps and most appealing.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF