tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 221 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 221 Colombia

    1826c.: Large part of wrapper, in two halves, mailed unpaid to Quito with two strikes of oval REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / BOGOTA / DEBE in red, weighing 144 ounces the letter / parcel was charged a huge 348 silver reales postage due. Second sheet shows manuscript notations confirming the charge. Without doubt the heaviest item of the classical periods extant.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold