Colombia - Investphila

Colombia
LATER ISSUES
1881 («) 1870, composite die proof including the first post-classic issues of Colombia, all engraved on
the same stone where two further designs of Cundinamarca were added. See Leo Temprano’s
“Estampillas de Colombia Siglo XIX” catalogue on page 65. Part of two designs at top left are
incomplete, due to paper damage, as well as few slight creases or wrinkles. One of less than five
recorded. Ex Myer.
1882 � 1899, 1 c. black (two short perfs. at base), on wrapper from Cartagena to Lucerne (Switzerland),
tied by control mark and 27 December 1899 Cartagena cds, both in violet, backstamped on arrival.
Stamp produced during the Civil War, overprinted by seven parallel wavy lines, as a control
mark (at first struck directly on stamps on cover). An exceedingly rare usage, probably unique as
a printed matter rate to the exterior. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 169.
1883 « 1910, Camilo Torres 1/2 c. violet and black, inverted centre, a magnificent example of this variety,
graced by very good centering, complete sheet margin at bottom showing “Amerian Bank
Note” imprint, with o.g. Exceedingly desirable. Scott 331a; Yv 201a.
1884 1868-1947. A magnificent collection very fine mounted and nearly complete, including better
positions such as 1868-77 5 p. (2) and 10 p. (3), 1869-70 2 1/2 c. on laid batonné paper in unused
block of eight, Cali provisionals (12), 1902-03 Barbacoas provisionals (5), 1904 50 p. & 10
p. unused, Centenary complete set unused, 1935 Barranquilla Olympic Games set unused, also
comprising some covers, multiples, varieties and errors, as well as registration stamps, postage
dues (“sobreporte”), telegraphs, and officials with 10 p. value.
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