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  • Lot# : 312 Colombia

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    1866: 10 peso black on vermilion glazed paper, the sensational large margined used example on 1867 Official registered & insured cover to Bogotá, neatly tied by oval MEDELLIN / DE OFICIO handstamp in red with information strike alongside. Italic 'Certificacion á Medellin / Salio en 2 de Julio 1867' at top in red with date filled in manuscript. Reverse with manuscript note of the contents (100 Pesos in 1866 banknotes) and respectively counter-signed upon receipt. Illustrated in 'Historia Postal de Antioquia' by Juan Santa Maria on page 261. Some minor edge wear to the envelope of absolutely no importance and mentioned for full accuracy only. A wonderful, attractive and unique cover, being both the earliest recorded date of use, the highest franking of Colombia in the classic period and the sole recorded usage of this stamp on letter. Cert. Miro (1958), Bortfeldt (2009).

    Provenance: Collection Dr. Gustavus Michelson; Collection Juan Santa Maria.
     
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF