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British Post Offices 1865/73: 4 d. vermilion, plate 12, used on attractive 1871 cover to New York tied by bold strike of the rare 'C65' error for 'C56' obliterator applied in Carthagena. Reverse with Britsi P.O. double CARTHAGENA cds (Feb 1), obverse with COLON transit cds (Feb 3) in black and 'N. Y. STEAMSHIP / 10' arrival marking (Feb 28). A fresh and fine cover.
Provenance: Andre Bollen.
