| Descrizione |
1860, 5 c. grey lilac, stone B, a stunning block of three, clear margins for the most part just touching at one small place of two adhesives, showing three strikes of blue ''2'' numeral handstamp used to denote postal rates during the pre-adhesive period, tied to 11 May 1860 entire letter from Santa Marta to Mompós, paying the single weight rate for a distance not exceeding 450 km. Illustrated on page 61 of Dieter Bortfeldt's ''Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue''. Horizontal crease impinging on two stamps, in no way detracting from this visually impressive cover featuring the largest recorded used multiple of this 5 c. denomination as well as the second earliest recorded date for this issue, additionally being the largest multiple on cover of any second issue value, exhibiting a very scarce cancellation. These attributes clearly confirm the fact that this cover is regarded as one of the most significant in the second issue. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 10; Yv 7. Ex Frohlich.
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