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Lot# 238 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 238 Colombia

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    1831/56: Republic period, the extraordinary pre-stamp collection (200+ covers/entire letters/fronts), arranged on leaves in alphabetical order with mostly exceptional strikes from Abejorral through to Villeta, too many covers to mention and many covers with paid and unpaid usages (Franca and Debe) in black, red, blue or green with many addressed to the leading figures of the nascent Republic (Mosquera), including excellent strikes of rare 'Almaguer / Franca', Banco framed 'F' handstamp, truncated 'Barbacoas / Franca' in red, 'Colombia / Cali / Franca' in red oval, framed 'De Oficio Cartago', 'Choconitá / Franca' in black, 1857 cover with 'Lorica' in black, extensive 'Medellin' cancellations incl. one with '50' rate marking etc. An excellent collection in much above average condition throughout.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF