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The Colombia 1859 First Issue First Day Cover continued...

Colombia 1859 First Issue - 5-Centavos
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
182° c 1859, 5c Violet, 10c Red Brown (3, 4).> Both stamps in early shades, large margins, tied by single clear strike of ^BARRANQUILLAFRANCA^ oval handstamp on blue folded letter to Mompos, datelined <September 24, 1859, the first month of issue,> file1859, 5c Violet, 10c Red Brown (3, 4). Both stamps in early shades, large margins, tied by single clear strike of "BARRANQUILLA/FRANCA" oval handstamp on blue folded letter to Mompos, datelined September 24, 1859, the first month of issue, file fold, few trivial erosion speck in address, faint age toning, none of which affects stamps

EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT COVER BEARING TWO VALUES OF THE 1859 ISSUE IN SUPERB CONDITION. FIRST ISSUE COMBINATION COVERS ARE OF THE GREATEST RARITY, ESPECIALLY USED DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF ISSUE.

The Bortfeldt handbook states (page 3): "In comparison to other countries, stamps on cover, on piece or with identifiable date used during the first month, September 1859, are extremely rare. Only a few items are recorded today, which are more expensive than similar items with dates of the following months." This cover is illustrated in the Bortfeldt handbook on page 6. (Image)

 E. 10,000-15,000

SOLD for $13,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
183° c 1859, 5c Blue Violet (3c).> Stone A (First Stone), huge margins to clear at left, ms. X cancel, used on folded cover <to Maracaibo, Venezuela,> receipt docketing indicates this originated at Cucuta on <September 7, 1859, the first week of issue,> s1859, 5c Blue Violet (3c). Stone A (First Stone), huge margins to clear at left, ms. "X" cancel, used on folded cover to Maracaibo, Venezuela, receipt docketing indicates this originated at Cucuta on September 7, 1859, the first week of issue, small erosion spots in address, small hole in address panel has been sealed with archival tape

FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE USE OF THE 5-CENTAVOS FIRST ISSUE FROM STONE A ON A COVER TO VENEZUELA, MAILED DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF ISSUE.

The Bortfeldt handbook states (page 3): "In comparison to other countries, stamps on cover, on piece or with identifiable date used during the first month, September 1859, are extremely rare. Only a few items are recorded today, which are more expensive than similar items with dates of the following months." (Image)

 E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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