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Colombia 1885 — Official Insured Letter stamps

COLOMBIA · 1885

Colombia 1885 — Official Insured Letter stamps

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1885. Official Insured Letter stamps. Cubiertas. Unrecorded 122x80mm cubierta with "No REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA" at top. Used from Medellin, 21 Auguts 1885 to Sant Domingo with neat fancy violet "ANTIOQUIA" & ADMINISTRACION S. DE CORREOS NACIONALES DE SANTO DOMINGO" cachets on observe. average but exceptionally rare.

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Country: Colombia
Year: 1885
Kind: Stamps
Format: Single stamp
Condition: Used
Centering: Ave

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