tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 784 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 784 Colombia

    1865: 20 c. blue, horizontal pair (Types I+V), top marginal horizontal strip of five (II-II-III-IV-V) and top marginal strip of three with fourth stamp diagonally bisected (V-VI-II), all cancelled by oval framed CHITA / FRANCA handstamps in black. A few minor bends as is to be expected in multiples of this size and rejoined for Exhibit display, nevertheless an extraordinary and rare piece.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 4157.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF