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Colombia
The Largest 50 Centavos Multiple on Cover
1770 � 1863, 50 c. green, types II & I, an incredible marginal pair from the base of the sheet, large to
huge balanced margins, tied to large cover to Bucaramanga by superb strike of “Bogotá” oval
handstamp. Undated but probably travelled in late 1864. Small insect damage holes, only mentioned
for accuracy, slight corner crease in no way detracting. The largest 50 c. multiple on cover
recorded, unique, of utmost desirability as a marginal piece, also being one of only two covers
recorded with this value. A gem of Colombian postal history, offered for the first time at auction.
Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 33; Yv 26.
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1771 « 1863, 1 p. violet, type A, intense color and impresion, large even margins all around, part o.g.
Paper hinge at top. Very fine and scarce. Scott 34; Yv 27.
Starting Price €
1772 («) 1863, 1 p. violet, type A & B, two copies including one being marginal (thin spot). Scott 34; Yv 27. 200
1773 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type A, a very fresh copy with clear to mostly large margins, displaying complete
“Socorro” pen cancel. Very fine and scarce usage. Scott 34; Yv 27.
1774 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type A, a delightful copy graced by very good margins and sharp impression, cancelled
by complete and scarce “Villava.” (Villavieja) in manuscript.Very fine. Scott 34; Yv 27.
1775 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type A, extraordinary margins for the most part, cancelled by bold strike of
“Villeta” handstamp. An extremely rare cancellation. Scott 34; Yv 27.
1776 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type A, detailed impression and outstanding margins all around, cancelled by
blue “0” numeral handstamp. Superb. Scott 34; Yv 27.
1777 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type B, large to huge margins, with “Guamo” manuscript cancel. Scott 34; Yv 27. 100
1778 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type B, pinkish shade, clear to large margins, cancelled by “Ybagué/De/Oficio”
oval handstamp. Thin spot, nevertheless an extremely rare cancellation. Scott 34; Yv 27.
1779 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type B, a clear to mostly large margined copy with “Pie-Cuesta” oval handstamp.
Thin spot and slight soiling, still though a very rare cancellation. Scott 34; Yv 27. Ex Londoño.
1780 � 1863, 1 p. violet, type B, brilliant color and fresh impression, good margins, showing complete
“Vélez” manuscript cancel. A rare cancellation. Scott 34; Yv 27. Ex Hubbard and Londoño.
1781 � 1863, 1 p. violet, a remarkable pair, types B-A, complete to wide margins, just clipped at right,
cancelled by two strikes of scarce “Ybagué” framed handstamp. Thin spot in centre at top not
detracting. One of less than five pairs recorded. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 34; Yv 27.
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