COLOMBIA 1862 – 50 CENTAVOS GREEN – COAT OF ARMS
Classic Imperforate Stamp | Used Appearance | Blue Cancellation
An attractive early Colombian Coat of Arms stamp, believed to be from the 1862 issue.
Printed in green, the stamp features the Colombian national Coat of Arms within an octagonal frame, with surrounding lettering and a 50 Centavos denomination.
An interesting example for collectors of classic Colombia and early South American postage stamps.
STAMP DETAILS
Country: Colombia
Issue: Early Coat of Arms
Date: Believed to be 1862
Denomination: 50 Centavos
Colour: Green
Format: Imperforate
Condition: Used appearance
Cancellation: Blue markings
Certification: Uncertified
CONDITION
The stamp has four visible margins, with blue cancellation markings mainly on the left side.
The front shows some age-related wear and irregularities in the printing.
The reverse has a noticeable brownish area of staining or old adhesive residue, together with a small handwritten pencil notation.
Please examine both the front and reverse photographs carefully for margins, paper condition, staining and any imperfections.
IDENTIFICATION
The stamp is believed to be the Colombia 1862 50 Centavos Green Coat of Arms issue.
However, its precise catalogue number, printing and authenticity have not been independently confirmed.
No expert certificate is supplied.
Early Colombian classic stamps are known in different printings and reproductions, so this example is offered without a guarantee of a particular catalogue identification.
IMPORTANT
The exact stamp shown in the photographs is the stamp you will receive.
Both enlarged front and reverse photographs are provided for examination.