Lot 2357
U.S. Mail, City Delivery, 1, Aug 15, partial cds (Skinner-Eno PM-CR 3) and sharp "U.S. Mail, 4. P.M." framed handstamp on folded cover with red "Bogotá Franca." oval postmark and matching "1" rating handstamp, ms. "$" adjacent, addressed to New York City, reverse with additional red "3" handstamp and ms. "$" adjacent, docketed "Deposited in the Post Office of Bogota New Granada the twenty third day June 1856 by me P Wilson Commissioner"; refolded slightly, Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
A UNIQUE USAGE OF THE NEW YORK CARRIER MARKINGS ON AN INBOUND COVER FROM COLOMBIA.
Realized: $625