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Lot# 120 - 191-195 Auction

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    1864: 10 c. blue, used on 1864 cover to Paris endorsed 'via Cartagena & San Thomas', tied by oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Reverse with British P.O. SANTA MARTHA single ring datestamp of transit (Dec 31) and London transit in red alongside (Jan 30, 1865) where faint framed 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy handstamp applied in black. On arrival taxed with '16' décimes charge marking altered to '24' in manuscript with two line TAXE RECTIFIE / R.2. handstamp in black. The adhesive with good to just touched margins and the cover with two file folds away from the adhesive, but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold