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    1863: 20 c. red, single example and rare vertical strip of three, all used on Nueva Granada papel sellado printed sheet, folded into a cover addressed to Piedecuesta, cancelled by 'Numero No. 55.' docket number in manuscript with corresponding '80 grams = 80 c.' manuscript at left. Manuscript on reverse concerning contents (paperwork for the liquidation of an estate), the stamps with some staining from letter-sheet and gum but whilst the single is cut into, the strip has huge margins all round. An extremely rare cover for the specialist. Cert. RPS (2001), Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold