Lot 51349 – 1899 sent to Columbia 2c on 2m and 3c on 3m orange-brown, two different values one of two known 3c on cover

1899 (Jan) Cover sent to Columbia, franked with 2c on 2m position 4, and 3c on 3m position 5, orange-brown, two different values from the first printing, tied by Puerto Principe cds, 16 January transit of Havana and arrival on back, minor flaws to envelope, an important item showing the 5c Spanish colonial rate for international mail, as well as being a significant piece; one of two known 3c stamps from the first printing on cover (both offered in this auction); cert. P.F. (2013).