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Auction: SW1009B - The Collector's Series - Latin America
Lot: 1006

1920, 10c. "Clouds and Biplane", a magnificent example as a result of its great freshness and brightness, franking a 22 February cover which was carried on the First Flight from Cartagena to Barranquilla, tied by "CCNA/Cartagena" oval datestamp, with National Post 3c. adjacent and "Correo Aéreo./Cartagena-Colombia." c.d.s. which also ties the vignette. Vertical crease far away of the franking and minor wrinkle (usually found) to vignette. One of 11 covers known from this flight and bearing this value. Signed A. Diena. Scott C3.

Sold for
$1,700