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Lot# 279 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 279 Scadta Colombia

    Experimental Flight 1921 (July 18): Cover to Barranquilla with endorsed 'POR Hidravion "Colombia"' franked with 30 c. black on rose and National postage  3 c. red, each tied by Bogotà "Despacho Correspondencia Interior Jul. 18 1921" cds, showing part of Scadta  three line handstamp on reverse. Envelope slightly trimmed on top, flap on reverse missing, nevertheless a fine example of this early flight connection, two months before the weekly service September 19th started.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF