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Colombia
1453 ««/« 1859, 1 p. carmine, block of 15, positions 56-60 / 66-70 / 76-80, rich color and sharp impression,
graced by very large margins on all four sides, original slightly cracked gum. Faint horizontal
crease at top of no importance, a fault associated with such a large multiple. The fourth largest
multiple known, being one of the finest showing this unusually fresh impression. An impressive
and rare exhibition item. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 7; Yv 6.
1454 («) 1859, 1 p. carmine, block of 16, positions 2-5 / 12-15 / 22-25 / 32-35, very fresh with large margins
on three sides, sheet margin at top. Small tear at top left slightly affecting one adhesive, two
small thins and usual creasing. The third largest multiple in existence. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 7;
Yv 6.
1455 � 1859, 1 p. carmine rose, a large margined copy of beautiful bright color and detailed impression,
cancelled by rare Colón postal administration handstamp in red. Horizontal crease and thinning
at top, still though a visually striking and very rare combination of colors. Only about 50 used
copies of this stamp are recorded. Scott 7; Yv 6.
1456 � 1859, 1 p. carmine, two well margined copies of brilliant shade and different impression quality,
joined in order to show the “FRANCA” straight line handstamp of unknown origin. To our
knowledge, these are the only recorded examples with this cancellation, further enhanced by the
scarcity of this used stamp, with only about 50 copies in existence. One of the most important
cancellation items in Colombian philately. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 7; Yv 6.
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