Sale 1213 — The Santiago Cruz Large Gold Medal Collection of Colombia SCADTA Air Post Issues
Sale Date — Tuesday, 10 December, 2019
Category — 1921-23 Provisional Surcharges (by Colomphil No.)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
582
COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c 30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 1; Scott C22). Used with National 3c, both tied by violet "Colombia-Bogota, Despacho Correspondencia Interior, May 2, 1921" circular datestamps on printed cover to Barranquilla, then forwarded back to Bogota, with violet "Credito Mercantil" handstamp tying 30c, Barranquilla and Bogota arrival backstamps, cover with some creasing and edge tearsFINE AND RARE USE OF THE COLOMPHIL NO. 1 AIR POST SURCHARGE ON COVER. ONLY FIVE COVERS ARE RECORDED, THIS A PARTICULARLY EARLY USE.
Most known uses occurred from November 1921 onwards, this is an especially early use of the Provisional Surcharge. Ex Goeggel. Signed Rendon.
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E. 1,500-2,000
4,250
583
COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). Mint N.H., wonderfully well-centered, fresh color, couple horizontal creases, Very Fine appearance, Fletcher records four unused examples and Colomphil states eleven known, signed A. Brun, Scott $1,900.00
E. 750-1,000
800
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). Minor h.r., sheet margin at left, minor creasing in margin at bottom and small thin, Very Fine appearance, Fletcher records four unused examples and Colomphil states eleven known, Scott $1,900.00
E. 500-750
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). Lightly hinged with sheet margin at bottom, horizontal crease at bottom and minor toned spots mainly on reverse, otherwise Fine and rare, Fletcher records four unused examples and Colomphil states eleven known, ex Goeggel, Scott $1,900.00
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). Lightly struck Girardot oval flight and Neiva handstamps, improperly separated with piece of top stamp (this stamp is complete), Fine, less than fifteen used examples are recorded, ten of which are on covers, with 2013 Colomphil certificate, Scott $825.00
E. 400-500
475
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). Vertical pair, bottom stamp with "E" in "Centavos" omitted, used with unsurcharged 50c Pale Green (C16) and National 3c vertical strip of three with selvage at bottom, former tied by Girardot oval handstamp on large part of cover front to "The Colombia Railways and Navigation Co. Ltd." in Barranquilla, blue boxed Barranquilla handstamps applied upon arrival tying National stamps, front with faults incl. repair at bottom right and file fold between stamps, otherwise Fine, this is the unique mixed franking with No. C16 and only cover of Colomphil No. 2 sent to an address other than Behr-Heyder, ex Goeggel, signed F.J. Field
E. 500-750
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). With sheet margin at top and left, tied by light Girardot oval handstamp and "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" two-line handstamp, both with additional strikes on reverse, used with National -1/2c horizontal strip of three and three singles, on cover to Dr. Behr-Heyder in Bogota, Bogota May 16, 1921 boxed arrival cancels tying -1/2c stamps, Very Fine, only ten covers have been recorded
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2; Scott C18). With sheet margin at right, tied by light Girardot oval handstamp with additional strike on reverse, used with National -1/2c pair and 2c tied by "Navegacion Aerea Neiva" handstamp, additional strike cancels surcharged stamp, on cover to Dr. Behr-Heyder in Neiva, Neiva Nov. 4, 1921 arrival datestamp, Very Fine, the flight was a useful alternative as surface mail by horseback took four days, only ten covers have been recorded, signed Rendon
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted Surcharge with Inverted "1" of "10" (Colomphil 2a; Scott C18 var). Sheet margin at top, lightly struck Girardot oval handstamp, couple minor creases and tiny thin speckVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE UNIQUE USED EXAMPLE OF COLOMPHIL NO. 2A WITH THE INVERTED SURCHARGE.
Outside of this unique used copy, there are two unused examples recorded. A major Provisional Surcharge rarity. With 2004 Sismondo certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Double Surcharge, One Inverted, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2b; Scott C18 var). With sheet margin at top, clearly showing a small part of additional inverted surcharge, cancelled by light Girardot oval and "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamps with additional strikes on reverse, used with National 3c, on cover to Dr. Behr-Heyder in Bogota, Bogota 1921 boxed arrival handstamp ties 3cVERY FINE. THIS IS THE SOLE RECORDED EXAMPLE OF COLOMPHIL NO. 2B, THE DOUBLE SURCHARGE, ONE INVERTED - EITHER UNUSED, USED OR ON COVER. A REMARKABLE COLOMBIAN AIR POST SURCHARGE ERROR.
Illustrated in both Cruz-Bortfeldt on pg. 6 and Fletcher on pg. 86.
E. 3,000-4,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "L" Instead of "1", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2c; Scott C18 var). H.r., fresh color, horizontal creaseFINE APPEARANCE. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED OF COLOMPHIL NO. 2C SHOWING THE INVERTED "L" FOR "1". THIS AS THE UNIQUE UNUSED EXAMPLE.
The used example is on piece with Colomphil No. 10 and unsurcharged 50c (ex Johnson). Illustrated in both Cruz-Bortfeldt on pg. 7 and Fletcher on pg. 86.
E. 1,500-2,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10", Imperforate, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 2d; Scott C18 var). Large margins all around, lightly struck Girardot oval handstamp, small toned spot at top left of no consequenceVERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF COLOMPHIL NO. 2 COMPLETELY IMPERFORATE, EITHER UNUSED OR USED. A RARE AIR POST SURCHARGE VARIETY.
While illustrated and mentioned in Fletcher on pg. 87, this stamp remained unrecorded at the time of printing of the Cruz-Bortfeldt book. With 2006 Colomphil certificate.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,200
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 3; Scott C19). Sheet margin at bottom, neat violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp cancel, Very Fine and rare, only six used examples are known plus only one recorded cover, Scott $825.00
E. 300-400
325
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 3; Scott C19). Violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp cancel, parts of light doubling of surcharge but not significant enough for qualification for No. 3c, light bend, Fine appearance, only six used examples are known plus only one recorded cover, Scott $825.00
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 3; Scott C19). Sheet margin at left, cancelled by violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp cancel on reverse of cover to Bogota, used with National 3c tied by Nevia handstamp, 10c additionally tied by large Bogota Dec. 6, 1921 datestamp upon arrival and multiple manuscript "P's", cover heavily reduced at left, otherwise Fine, this is the only known example of this stamp used on cover, an additional six used examples have been recorded off-cover
E. 1,000-1,500
650
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Double Surcharge, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 3c; Scott C19 var). Sheet margin at left, violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp cancel, clear partial doubling of surcharge above normal and even traces of a third at bottom, minor light creasesFINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE UNIQUE DOUBLE SURCHARGE ERROR OF THIS ALREADY RARE STAMP.
Only six used examples of this stamp, in any format (incl. imperforate and inverted) are recorded with only one cover known. Illustrated in both Cruz-Bortfeldt and Fletcher.
E. 2,000-3,000
950
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Misspelled "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4; Scott C19b). Horizontal pair, pos. 1-2 with sheet margin at top and left, lightly struck violet "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos" of Bogota, typical rough perfs at bottom, Fine and rare, only sixteen used examples are known (nine of which are covers), this is the only recorded multiple, ex Goeggel, signed A. Brun, Scott as two singles $1,500.00
E. 500-750
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Misspelled "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4; Scott C19b). With three imperforate sides, cancelled by violet Neiva and Bogota handstamps and tied by stray ink marks on large piece of cover front addressed to Bogota, Very Fine, only sixteen used examples are known (nine of which are covers) with this as the only recorded example imperforate on three sides
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Misspelled "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4; Scott C19b). Tied by Girardot oval handstamps with additional strike on reverse, used with National -1/2c pair and 2c, all tied by lightly struck Neiva Nov. 4, 1921 circular datestamp with target (upon arrival) on cover to Dr. Behr-Heyder in Neiva, violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamps on reverse, Very Fine, this is the earliest date of the nine recorded covers
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Misspelled "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4; Scott C19b). Tied by light Girardot oval and violet "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamps with additional strikes on reverse, used with National 1c and 2c, on cover to Dr. Behr-Heyder in Bogota, Bogota Nov. 16, 1921 boxed datestamp upon arrival and tying 2c, Very Fine and scarce with nine covers recorded
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Inverted Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4a; Scott C19b var). Sheet margin at right, violet three-line flight handstamp cancel, light toning (mostly on reverse) and small tear in margin at right, otherwise Fine appearance, one of only two known examples of this inverted "Vaolr" error, this example illustrated in both Cruz-Bortfeldt and Fletcher
E. 1,000-1,500
600
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor $0.10" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5; Scott C24C). Red surcharge, well-centered, tied by violet Medellin three-line handstamp and used with National -1/2c pair and 2c tied by blue boxed Medellin Nov. 10, 1921 datestamps on small piece, Very Fine and scarce, Scott $600.00
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor $0.10" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5; Scott C24C). Two covers, one with Red and other with Violet surcharges, each with light Girardot oval handstamp, both cancelled by "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp with strikes on reverse, Red used with National -1/2c pair and 2c, Violet used with National -1/2c (2) and 1c (2), both addressed to Behr-Heyder in Bogota, Very Fine and attractive pair of covers, these represent two of the nine covers recorded, only four of which are from Neiva to Bogota via Girardot, Scott $2,000.00
E. 750-1,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor $0.10" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5; Scott C24C). Violet surcharge, precise centering, tied by Girardot oval handstamp, used with National -1/2c pair and 2c on Nov. 1921 cover addressed to Behr-Heyder in Neiva, "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp on reverse, Very Fine, only nine covers are recorded, two of which are from Girardot to Neiva, Scott Retail $1,000.00
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor$0.10" on 50c Pale Green, Without Spacing Between "Valor" and "$0.10", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5a; Scott C24Ce). Se-tenant vertical pair with sheet margin at bottom, h.r., red surcharge, top stamp the variety, well-centered and fresh colorVERY FINE AND UNIQUE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE WITHOUT THE SPACING BETWEEN "VALOR" AND "$0.10". ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AS A SE-TENANT PAIR WITH NORMAL SURCHARGE.
Listed but unpriced in Scott. Illustrated in Cruz-Bortfeldt. With 1984 Rendon certificate.
E. 2,000-3,000
950
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor $.0.I0" on 50c Pale Green, Extra Period and "I" Instead of "1", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5b; Scott C24Cf). Light Girardot oval and small part of Barranquilla handstamps, fresh color, typical rough perfs, couple light bends, otherwise Fine and rare, only two examples of this error surcharge are recorded to date
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor $0.30" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 6; Scott C24D). Affixed to small piece, lightly struck Girardot oval handstamp, overall toning, otherwise Fine and exceptionally rare, only four examples are recorded, two of which are covers and no unused examples known, these were likely pressed into service due to the lack of 30c surcharged stamps needed for overseas destinations, Scott $3,000.00
E. 1,000-1,500
600
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 8; Scott C24). Proper violet Bogota three-line handstamp, trace of blue Barranquilla handstamp and New York registry and Boston arrival datestamps, fresh color, Fine, this is the only copy of the less than 20 examples known we are aware of with the New York and Boston cancels, Scott $950.00
E. 400-500
425
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 8; Scott C24). Violet three-line handstamp cancel of Bogota, well-centered, trivial corner creases, otherwise Very Fine, less than 20 examples are believed to exist, signed Sanabria, Scott $950.00
E. 300-400
375
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 8; Scott C24). Sheet margin at bottom and tied by violet Bogota "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos" three-line handstamp, used with National 5c tied by Barranquilla Nov. 3, 1921 datestamp in transit on cover to Amsterdam, Holland, central file fold not affecting stampsVERY FINE AND RARE INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION USE OF COLOMPHIL NO. 8 AIR POST SURCHARGE. ONLY SIX COVERS ARE RECORDED.
Destinations outside of Colombia are seldom encountered.
E. 1,500-2,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 8a; Scott C24 var). Violet Bogota SCADTA three-line handstamp and small part of additional cancel at top likely of European origin indicating destination outside of Colombia, fresh color, small thin, Very Fine appearance, less than fifteen examples are believed to exist, with 2011 Colomphil certificate
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 8a; Scott C24). Sheet margin at left and tied by violet Bogota "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos" three-line handstamp, used with National 5c pair tied by Barranquilla Nov. 4, 1921 datestamp in transit on cover to Berlin, GermanyVERY FINE. ONLY FIVE COVERS WITH THE INVERTED "$030C" SURCHARGE ARE RECORDED. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE SMALL QUANTITY KNOWN, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE TO A DESTINATION OUTSIDE OF COLOMBIA.
Ex Johnson
E. 1,500-2,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 9; Scott C23). Bright shade, centrally struck Bogota SCADTA cancel, Fine and scarce, only nine used examples are recorded, two of those on cover, ex Goeggel, Scott $950.00
E. 300-400
650
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). Lightly hinged, fresh color, couple minor toned perfs of no consequence, otherwise Fine, a scarce stamp, only eight mint examples are recorded though and seldom offered, signed Kessler and A. Brun, Scott $925.00
E. 300-400
800
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). Tied to small fragment of original piece by "14 Nov 1921" datestamp, well-struck violet "clock" cancel, minute corner crease at top left, otherwise Very Fine, less than 20 used examples have been recorded, many of which are on cover, Scott $575.00
E. 200-300
325
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). With sheet margin at bottom, particularly well-centered, surcharge with very light print of "ctvos", neat violet Barranquilla "clock" cancel and Nov. 14, 1921 datestamp, small thin and minute tear in bottom margin, Very Fine appearance, less than 20 used examples are thought to exist, ex Goeggel, signed Kessler, Scott $575.00
E. 200-300
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). Vertical pair and single, pair tied on small piece by Nov. 14, 1921 datestamp, both pieces with Barranquilla "clock" cancels and single additionally struck by Bogota boxed datestamp upon arrival, small faults incl. creasing and small thins, Fine-Very Fine appearance, less than 20 examples are thought to exist, single ex Friedman and signed Rendon, Scott Retail as three singles $1,725.00
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). Horizontal pair and single, sheet margin at bottom with slightly rough perfs, tied by violet Barranquilla "clock" cancels on reverse of cover, used with National 3c vertical strip of three tied by Bogota boxed datestamps upon arrival, addressed to Bogota with "14 Nov. 1921" datestamp, single 30c stamp with small fault at top, cover slightly reduced at right and bottom, horizontal file fold between stamps, otherwise Fine and scarce, this is the largest recorded franking of this stamp and one of only eleven covers recorded, ex Peinedo
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10; Scott C21). Used with National 3c, each tied by red Barranquilla Jan. 1, 1923 double-circle datestamp on Forero corner card cover to Antonio Mejia in Bogota, Bogota arrival datestamp on reverse, cover with vertical file fold, Very Fine, an intriguing Forero cover of certain philatelic origins, this is the only example using Colomphil No. 10 that we have encountered rather than the usual Forero reprint surcharges, signed Rendon
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Imperforate, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 10b; Scott C21 var). Unused (no gum), large balanced margins, thin and minute pinholeVERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE UNIQUE IMPERFORATE EXAMPLE OF COLOMPHIL NO. 10. AN IMPORTANT RARITY WHICH IS NOT LISTED IN ANY MAJOR REFERENCES FOR COLOMBIAN AIR POSTS.
With 2012 Colomphil certificate. Unlisted in either Sanabria, Cruz-Bortfeldt, Fletcher or Scott.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 ctvos, S.C.A.D.T.A." on 50c Pale Green, Double Surcharge (Colomphil 10 var; Scott C21). Huge top right corner sheet margin, well struck violet "clock" cancels, couple corner creases and thins in margin, Very Fine appearance, this is one of only two examples we are aware of, unlisted in Scott, Fletcher or Cruz-Bortfeldt
E. 750-1,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c 30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 11; Scott C22 var). Clear violet "clock" cancel of Barranquilla, fresh color, irregularly cut perfs at bottom and couple small thin spots, otherwise Fine appearance, it is believed that only two used examples are known plus an example on cover, further research is required as this overprint is identical to Colomphil No. 1 though this was cancelled in Barranquilla in October 1921 (through evidence from known cover) versus No. 1 which were issued and used in Bogota in May 1921
E. 1,000-1,500
1,500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c 30c" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 11a; Scott C22 var). Sheet margin at top, violet three-line cancel of Barranquilla, few minor faults incl. light creases, small thin spot and few toned spotsFINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "30C 30C" SURCHARGE INVERTED, COLOMPHIL NO. 11A. A MAJOR COLOMBIAN AIR POST ERROR.
Illustrated in Fletcher on pg. 98. The four-line "Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aereos (Compania Anonmia)" handstamp indicates use from Barranquilla distinguishing it from Colomphil No. 1.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 12; Scott C22b). Showing a partial strike of surcharge with "3" nearly omitted, violet three-line cancel of Bogota, minor corner creases and slightly traced of toned spots at bottom, otherwise Fine appearance, rare with only a few examples believed to exist, similar to Colomphil No. 13 but differentiated from No. 13 having more of a "skeleton" outline of the surcharge likely caused by different inks used, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 400-500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 12; Scott C22b). Sheet margin at top, violet three-line cancel of Bogota, few minor faults incl. sealed tear at bottom right, couple light thins and light toned spots, Fine appearance, a scarce stamp with a small handful of examples believed to exist, similar to Colomphil No. 13 but differentiated from No. 13 having more of a "skeleton" outline of the surcharge likely caused by different inks used, with 2013 Colomphil certificate, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 300-400
190
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 12; Scott C22b). Violet three-line cancel of Bogota, some minor faults incl. light creases, small thin spot and central ink spot at top, Fine appearance, only a few examples believed to exist, similar to Colomphil No. 13 but differentiated from No. 13 having more of a "skeleton" outline of the surcharge likely caused by different inks used, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30c" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 12; Scott C22b). With sheet margin at left, tied by violet "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos" three-line cancel of Bogota and used with National 3c (faulty) on cover front only to Barranquilla, front with few file folds, one affecting National stamp, 30c with light toned spots, still of Fine appearance, this is the unique example on cover front with no complete covers recorded, only a small handful of used singles are believed to exist, similar to Colomphil No. 13 but differentiated from No. 13 having more of a "skeleton" outline of the surcharge likely caused by different inks used, listed but unpriced in Scott
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted "1" of "10" and "3" Handstamp, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 15; Scott C18 var). Sheet margin at bottom, lightly struck Girardot oval handstamp, couple light creases of little significanceFINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE WITH THE ADDITIONAL "3" HANDSTAMP ON COLOMPHIL NO. 2. A KEY STAMP TO COMPLETING THE PROVISIONAL SURCHARGES.
Theorized in both the Cruz-Bortfeldt and Fletcher books as a trial for the regularly issued "Valor 30 Centavos" surcharge. To date, no other examples have been accounted for. Ex Gebauer.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 16). Sheet margin at bottom, showing slight doubling of underlying "Valor 10 Centavos" surcharge, violet Bogota three-line handstamp, small thin confined to margin only, Very Fine, only seven used examples recorded with no covers known, all of these are believed to have originated on correspondence to New York and only come with the "$030c" inverted
E. 500-750
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 16). Sheet margin at left, violet Bogota three-line handstamp, mild corner crease, Very Fine appearance, only seven used examples recorded with no covers known, all of these are believed to have originated on correspondence to New York and only come with the "$030c" inverted
E. 500-750
400
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$030c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 16). Violet Bogota three-line handstamp, typical slightly rough perfs and couple minor creases, otherwise Fine appearance, a rare stamp with only seven used examples recorded with no covers known, all of these are believed to have originated on correspondence to New York and only come with the "$030c" inverted, signed numerous times and with 2013 Colomphil certificate
E. 500-750
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$050c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 18). With sheet margin at bottom, barely hinged (if at all), showing minor doubling of "OS" in "Centavos", fresh color, wide margins, couple minor bends in margin onlyVERY FINE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS DOUBLY SURCHARGED AIR POST, COLOMPHIL NO. 18. ONE OF ONLY TWO MINT EXAMPLES THAT ARE RECORDED.
All of these are believed to have originated on correspondence to New York and only come with the "$050c" inverted. Ex Peinedo
E. 1,500-2,000
1,200
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$050c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 18). Sheet margin at bottom, some slightly rough perfs as usual, violet Bogota three-line handstamp, barest trace of a few toned perfs, still Very Fine, only five used examples are recorded with no covers, all of these are believed to have originated on correspondence to New York and all have the inverted "$050c" surcharge
E. 500-750
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "$050c" (Inverted) on "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 18). Well-centered, usual three-line Bogota handstamp, various faults incl. thin, creases and light toning, still of Fine appearance, only five used examples have been recorded though we feel that number may be slightly higher, no covers known, ex Peinado, signed Cole and Kessler, unlisted in Scott
E. 300-400
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 20 Ctvs." (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 19; Scott C36). Barely hinged (if at all), bright color on fresh paperFINE AND RARE. ONLY FOUR UNUSED EXAMPLES OF THIS SURCHARGE HAVE BEEN RECORDED, COLOMPHIL NO. 19.
Outside of the four unused examples, fifteen used examples are known - seven covers and eight singles. Scott $3,500.00
E. 2,000-3,000
2,600
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 20 Ctvs." (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 19; Scott C36). Sheet margin at top right, neat Bogota handstamp, fresh color on bright paper, Very Fine, a total of only fifteen used examples known, seven of which are covers, ex Goeggel, Scott $1,500.00
E. 750-1,000
1,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Valor 20 Ctvs." (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 19; Scott C36). Top left sheet margin, used with 10c Yellow (C12), each tied by violet Bogota oval cancels on legal sized corner card cover to Hartford Conn., Dec. 22, 1921 straight-line datestamp on reverse, 10c with minor corner creases, cover reduced at leftFINE. A RARE COVER WITH COLOMPHIL NO. 19 USED TO THE UNITED STATES. ONLY TWO OF THE SEVEN COVERS KNOWN ARE TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF COLOMBIA.
The other recorded cover to a foreign destination is to St. Gallen, Switzerland.
E. 2,000-3,000
1,200
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20/21; Scott C20). Sheet margin at left, part original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered, fresh color, Very Fine and scarce, since Colomphil 20 and 21 are each known in violet, the distinguishing feature is the use in either Cartagena or Medellin, regardless, less than half a dozen unused examples are believed to exist, Scott $925.00
E. 500-750
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20; Scott C20). Three used examples, each with violet Cartagena oval handstamp, one with a bottom left sheet margin corner, another used with National 3c and tied on small piece, small faults, Fine-Very Fine appearance, Scott $1,725.00
E. 400-500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20; Scott C20). Sheet margin at left, tied by Girardot oval cancel and used with National 3c (uncancelled) on cover to Philadelphia Pa., cover with small tear at top left and slight overall toning, otherwise Fine and exceptionally rare, likely only two or three are addressed to a destination outside of Colombia
E. 1,000-1,500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20; Scott C20). Two singles, each cancelled by violet "clock" cancel and Nov. 14, 1921 datestamp, one additionally tied by boxed Medellin datestamp (upon arrival) on reverse of cover to Medellin, used with National 3c vertical pair tied by boxed Medellin datestamp, cover with minor mounting faults and slight toning which just affect stamps, otherwise Fine and scarce, ex Peinado
E. 750-1,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Short "A" in "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20b; Scott C20 var). Mint N.H., wonderfully fresh color on bright paper, small pencil note on gumVERY FINE. THIS IS ONE OF ONLY TWO MINT EXAMPLES OF THIS DISTINCTIVE SHORT "A" VARIETY, COLOMPHIL NO. 20B. RARE IN NEVER-HINGED CONDITION.
Thought to have originated in Barranquilla as there is a used example with the "clock" cancel
E. 1,500-2,000
950
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Double Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 20 var; Scott C20 var). Noticeable doubling of surcharge, especially on "30 Centavos", violet Medellin three-line handstamp, two natural vertical pre-printing paperfolds, Fine and rare, only two examples have been recorded
E. 400-500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 21, 21a, 21b; Scott C20 vars). Three examples, normal from pos. 1 with positioning pinhole at top left, Colomphil No. 21a showing distinctive short "A" in "Centavos" and No. 21b showing different "T" in "Centavos" and sheet margin at bottom, each with violet Medellin three-line handstamp, small faults, mostly minor thins, Fine-Very Fine appearance, scarce trio of stamps, No. 21b with only four used recorded by Cruz-Bortfeldt
E. 500-750
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge in Black (Colomphil 21; Scott C20). Neat Medellin four-line handstamp, fresh color, Very Fine, illustrated in Cruz-Bortfeldt on pg. 56, signed Calves, Scott $575.00
E. 300-400
325
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 21; Scott C20). Tied by clearly struck violet "Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aereos Medellin" three-line handstamp, used with National -1/2c pair and two singles and 1c, tied by boxed Medellin Nov. 10, 1921 datestamps on cover to Behr-Heyder in Bogota, arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce, violet surcharges of Colomphil No. 21 are all known to Behr-Heyder
E. 500-750
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge in Black (Colomphil 21; Scott C20). Two covers, each tied by Medellin cancels, one with boxed Nov. 10, 1921 datestamp and the other with three-line handstamp and "Manuel Jose Tobon" cancel, both with proper National stamps, addressed to Behr-Heyder in Bogota and with arrival backstamps, Very Fine duo
E. 400-500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Short "A" in "Centavos", Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 21a; Scott C20 var). Sheet margin at left, tied by violet Medellin three-line handstamp on reverse of cover with National 3c (faulty) tied by blue boxed Barranquilla Nov. 21, 1921 datestamp, addressed to Barranquilla, violet "Hidroavion" handstamp, cover with slightly rough opening at top and vertical file fold clear of stamps, Fine and rare, only four covers with this variety are recorded
E. 1,000-1,500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Hooked "L" in "Valor", Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 22; Scott C20 var). Sheet margin at right, violet "Hidro(avion)" straightline cancel, Fine and scarce, only eight examples are recorded, one of which is the unique example on cover
E. 300-400
225
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Hooked "L" in "Valor", Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 22; Scott C20 var). Violet "Hidro(avion)" straightline cancel, natural pre-printing paperfolds, Fine and scarce, only eight examples are recorded, one of which is the unique example on cover
E. 300-400
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Hooked "L" in "Valor", Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 22; Scott C20 var). Three singles tied on piece by well-struck violet "Hidroavion" straightline handstamps, vertical folds between stamps and right stamp with crease in right margin from placement on piece, Very Fine, this piece contains three of the eight examples recorded, one of which is the unique example on cover
E. 750-1,000
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Hooked "L" in "Valor", Black Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 22; Scott C20 var). Sheet margin at top, tied by "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos (Compania Anonima)" four-line handstamp of Barranquilla, used with National 3c (faulty) on 1921 cover to Bogota, National stamp tied by Bogota datestamp on arrival, cover with faults incl. edge tears, creasing and file fold just affecting 30c stamp, still Fine, this is the only example recorded of this variety used on cover, only eight used examples are known in total with no unused examples recorded
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Damaged Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 23; Scott C20 var). Sheet margin at right, lightly struck Girardot oval cancel, Very Fine and rare, this surcharge is distinguished by use in Girardot and damage to lettering of surcharge, only four covers and two used singles have been recorded
E. 400-500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Damaged Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 23; Scott C20 var). Clearly showing damage to letters of surcharge at bottom, violet Bogota and Barranquilla transit cancels, few light thins, Fine appearance, scarce with only six used examples recorded, four of which are covers, signed Rendon
E. 200-300
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Damaged Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 23; Scott C20 var). Tied by light Girardot oval cancel, used with National 3c (uncancelled) on legal-sized cover to Barranquilla, cover with three severe file folds not affecting stamps but causing tears, one repaired with tape causing staining, Fine and rare, this surcharge is distinguished by use in Girardot and damage to lettering of surcharge, only four covers and two used singles have been recorded
E. 500-750
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Inverted and Switched "AV" in "Centavos", Violet Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 24; Scott C20 var). H.r., surcharge clearly showing "AV" in "Centavos" switched and inverted, fresh color, Fine, a rare and noticeable surcharge error, only four examples are recorded
E. 1,000-1,500
700
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 30 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Double Air Post Surcharge in Violet and Black (Colomphil 25; Scott C20 var). Clearly doubled surcharge with violet shifted higher than black, violet Barranquilla and black Bogota cancels, inconsequential thin in top marginFINE AND UNIQUE. THIS IS THE SOLE RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS DOUBLE SURCHARGE IN BOTH VIOLET AND BLACK. ONE OF THE MOST NOTICEABLE ERRORS OF THE SURCHARGE ISSUES.
Ex Cole
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26; C37). Vertical pair, top stamp h.r., bottom stamp Mint N.H., fresh color, top stamp with couple toned perfs, bottom stamp with facial scrape, otherwise Fine and rare, this is the only known multiple of the eight unused examples recorded, particularly desirable as it proves that each pane was surcharged using the same handstamp, Scott Retail as singles $3,000.00
E. 1,000-1,500
850
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26; C37). Neat violet Bogota SCADTA handstamp, light horizontal bend and small corner crease, Fine appearance, only seventeen used examples recorded of all types, eleven of which are covers, Scott $575.00
E. 200-300
300
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26; C37). Two singles, used with two uncancelled National 3c stamps, tied by violet Bogota SCADTA cancels on orange-red cover Barranquilla, cover with some creasing, light file folds just affecting right 30c and small scrape at left of stamps (not affecting), backflap missing, otherwise Fine, believed to have only been used on the May 5, 1922 flight, only eleven covers are recorded with this as the only known example bearing multiple copies of the 30c stamp over-paying the double letter rate, with 1986 Rendon certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
1,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26a; C37). Used with National 3c, tied by violet Bogota SCADTA cancel on blue corner card cover to Cartagena, May 5, 1922 departure handstamp at bottom left, black boxed Cartagena datestamp applied upon arrival which also ties both stamps, two light file folds, one mildly affecting 30c stamp, still Very Fine, believed to have only been used on the May 5, 1922 flight, only eleven covers are recorded of all types, ex Peinado
E. 500-750
425
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26b; C37). Used with National 3c, tied by violet Bogota SCADTA cancel on cover to New York, May 5, 1922 departure handstamp, lightly struck Barranquilla datestamp applied in transit which also ties both stamps, cover with some minor creasing and tears, mostly at left and on reverse, otherwise Very Fine and rare destination, believed to have only been used on the May 5, 1922 flight, only eleven covers are recorded of which only two have destinations outside Colombia, signed Schoendorf
E. 1,000-1,500
650
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26c; C37). Used with National 3c (faulty), tied on small piece of mourning cover by violet Bogota SCADTA cancel, blue "May 5, 1922" handstamp below, stamp with couple toned perf tips, otherwise Fine and scarce, only 17 used examples have been recorded of all types, eleven of which are covers, with 2004 Sismondo certificate, Scott $575.00
E. 300-400
0
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow, Inverted Surcharge (Colomphil 27; Scott C37 var). Mint N.H., pos. 1 with the positioning pinhole at top left, particularly wide margins, bright shade, Very Fine and choice, one of only five unused examples recorded, none are known used, signed A. Lombardi
E. 750-1,000
1,500
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow, Air Post Registration (Colomphil 28; Scott C37 var). Neat violet Bogota SCADTA and "R" handstamps, fresh color, Fine, this is the unique example with the registration handstamp and illustrated in the Cruz-Bortfeldt book on pg. 75, a bit of an anomaly to researchers as the earliest "R" handstamp on cover recorded is July 1922 and no postal rate at this time included a registration fee indicating a possible trial handstamp, ex Gebauer, signed Schoendorf
E. 1,500-2,000
3,000
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COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 10 Centavos" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 29; Scott C17). Surcharge showing the upright "1" of "10" with the serif at top, lightly hinged, light gum bends, Very Fine, the Cruz-Bortfeldt book places this item under the "Forero" reprints of 1923 though we believe this to be the original surcharge (of Colomphil 2) as a) no covers are known (the other "Forero" reprints were used on cover and sent by him) and b) the "1" could have easily fallen out of the surcharge and placed back inverted, regardless only eight unused examples are recorded (four of which are contained in a block), signed Champion, Scott $1,500.00
E. 750-1,000
900
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Colombia 1923 "Forero" Reprints of the 1921-23 Air Post Surcharges. Fifteen singles, strip of four, pair and one cover on exhibit page and stock page, both used and unused, few duplicates but incl. Colomphil Nos. 30, 30a (incl. strip of four), 30b, 30c, 30d (incl. used inverted) and 30i, the pair is a 30b/30c combination illustrated in Cruz-Bordfeldt on pg. 80 which is likely unique, No. 30 on cover is one of seven covers recorded, few small faults, mostly Fine or better, these "Forero" reprints were "officially" done and all known covers are sent from Forero in Barranquilla to Antonio J. Mejia in Bogota, most examples are "errors" and likely prove the philatelic nature of these reprints
E. 1,000-1,500
0
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Colombia 1921 Surcharge Issue Fakes and Forgeries. 26 items on exhibit pages, mostly singles but also three multiples and one cover (genuine cover with fake surcharge), most types represented, some crudely done, others quite convincing, also with a few genuine examples incl. Colomphil Nos. 1 (2), 20 and 21 (2), some mixed condition though mostly Fine or better, an interesting group for the specialist or exhibitor for educational or study purposes
E. 500-750
0
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