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Colombia 1859 First Issue - One-Peso
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 200° |
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 1859, 1p Carmine (7). Positions 51-58 thru 91-98, block of 40, unused (no gum), large margins all around, rich color, bright and fresh, top and bottom rows creased, small hole in one stamp at
bottomVERY FINE. A SPECTACULAR AND IMPORTANT LARGE BLOCK OF THE ONE-PESO 1859 FIRST ISSUE. Only one larger block is reported. Ex Newbury and Wickersham (Image) |
E. 10,000-15,000
SOLD for $9,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 201° |
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 1859, 1p Carmine (7). Positions 6-10/16-20/26-30, block of 15 with top right corner sheet margins, original gum, large margins all around, beautiful deep rich color on bright fresh paper, usual slight
creasing caused by gum, a few faint toned spots on gumEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST LARGE BLOCKS OF THE 1859 ONE-PESO FIRST ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. Ex Newbury (accompanied by his album page) and Londono
(Image) |
E. 5,000-7,500
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 202° |
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 1859, 1p Carmine (7). Horizontal strip of three, large margins to just barely in at bottom left, cancelled by "BOGOTA" framed oval, rich color, slight diagonal bend or creaseVERY FINE APPEARANCE.
THIS IS THE ONLY USED MULTIPLE OF THE ONE-PESO 1859 FIRST ISSUE LARGER THAN A PAIR. Ex Newbury (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 203° |
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 1859, 1p Carmine (7). Huge even margins, used with 1860 10c Yellow Buff (11), ample to large margins, tied by "BOGOTA" framed oval on piece, Extremely Fine, the 1p is much scarcer in used condition,
and the only cover known is offered in the following lot, thus the few known pieces such as this are highly collectable (Image) |
E. 750-1,000
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 204° |
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 1859, 1p Carmine (7). Three singles used with 1859 2-1/2c Green and 5c Blue (1, 2), tied on arrival by bold strikes of "BUCARAMANGA/FRANCA" double-oval handstamp on large folded judicial wrapper from
Pamplona to Bucaramanga court house, "PAMPLONA" oval handstamp struck several times, ms "3p7.5c" rate, the stamps are severely discolored and the wrapper is eroded from the writing ink and damp storageIN THE ABSENCE OF ANY OTHER COVERS BEARING
THE ONE-PESO 1859 FIRST ISSUE, THIS ARTIFACT ASSUMES A ROLE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE IN COLOMBIAN PHILATELY AND POSTAL HISTORY. ONE MIGHT SAY ITS CONDITION ADDS CHARACTER. Discovered only a few years ago, this remarkable judicial wrapper is the only
known example of the One-peso on cover (and one of two covers bearing the 2-1/2-centavos). It is in the same condition as found, but it deserves the attention of a skilled restorer, who can prevent further erosion and possibly bring the stamps'
colors back to life. (Image) |
E. 5,000-7,500
SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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