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Lot# 305 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 305 Scadta Colombia

    1921 (Dec. 22): Surcharged VALOR 20 Ctvs. in violet on 50 c. pale green in combination with 10 c. yellow tied by circular "SCADTA / Bogota" cachet in violet on envelope to Tampa / Florida, USA endorsed "Hidroavion"  in manuscript and additional National postage 3 c. red, cancelled in transit with large Barranquilla cds, showing on reverse three line Scadta handstamp SOCIEDAD COLOMBO - ALEMANA / DE / TRANSPORTES AEREOS with additional date "22 DIC 1921" in blue. Part of backflap missing, otherwise a fine and rare combination on cover Scott  = $ 2'500 for used stamp off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF