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  • Lot# : 4252 Scadta Colombia

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    Free Franking for Kemmerer Commission 1923 (July 23): Cover endorsed "Hidroplane" without Scadta franking, struck on reverse with "Republica de Colombia / Mision De Consejeros Financieros / Ley 60 de 1922" bearing Colombia 1923 3 c. blue tied in violet at Bogotá, with Barranquilla transit and mailed to USA. Scarce and most unusual cover.
    Note: Law 60 of 1922 stated that a commission of economic consultants, under Professor Kemmerer of Princeton University, was established in Bogotá in order to organise the Central Bank. The members of the Commission enjoyed a free franking privelege from Scadta.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF