U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
May 5-6, 2015
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 | Lot #261 COLOMBIA Air Post 1920 Compania Colombiana de Navegacion Aerea was founded September 28, 1919. In February 1920, the C.C.N.A. obtained a franchise to fly between Cartagena and Barranquilla and was authorized to issue its own stamps. This was facilitated by overprinting "Compania Colombiana de Navegacion Aerea Porte Aereo" and surcharging "$0.10" on nine different Curtiss Aereoplane & Motor Company advertising labels. It is believed that less than 100 sets were prepared. These stamps were used on two first flights on February 22, 1920 from Cartagena and returning March 4 from Barranquilla. The complete set of nine values, unused without gum as issued, couple of occasional wrinkles and creases, last one minute toning, otherwise fresh and very fine condition, signed by various experts including Herbert Bloch, Kessler, Champion, Calves etc., first two with Diena and Alex Rendon certificates. A rare opportunity to obtain the complete set of these beautiful stamps, in excellent condition (YT PA2-10, cat. Euro 48,250) * Catalog #C2-10 Catalog Value $43,000 | Unsold |
