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    1786 (Sep. 19): Cover front with rare strike of 'SB' of San Bartolome, stating the arrival of Francisco Reyes, 'conductor del correo' of Antioquia, signed by him and as confirmation by the postal administrator of S.Bartolome. On the reverse stating the return of the 'conducter delcorreo' to Antioquia carrying new mail. This example being the earliest of just four known examples of the SB cancellation. Cert. Bortfeld (2009).

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF