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  • Lot# : 4214 Scadta Colombia

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    Incoming 1922 cover from Vienna to Bogotá endorsed "Via Hamburg-Barranquilla" at top, franked by Scadta 50 c. pale green and Austria 1922 7½ k. grey-violet and strip of three 10 k. claret tied by Vienna cds's (Feb 11); the 50 c. tied on arrival with circular SERVICO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / BOGOTA cachets in violet. Reverse with framed Bogotá arrival datestamp (March 24) in red. Envelope with some imperfections but very rare - unique recorded example with Scadta first issue and Austrian adhesives.
    Provenance: Collection B. Kaplan.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF