Colombia Medellin NYC USA 1940 Philatelic Cover #467 #RA8 Postage Latin America

Item Specifics

Country

Colombia

Catalog Number

467

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
This is a cover addressed to a business in New York City, bearing a Medellín, Colombia slogan postmark from 1940. Addressed To: Schmoll Fils Inc. 25 Spruce St. New York, N.Y. Additional Visible Features: The cover features a clear slogan postmark in four languages promoting Colombian coffee. It is noted that the total franking of 1.5 centavos is insufficient for the international letter rate to the United States in 1940. The absence of any postage due markings suggests this cover was likely prepared for philatelic purposes and canceled-to-order rather than being sent through the mailstream. Postal Markings & Transit: Postmark: Medellín, Colombia, dated December 27, 1940 (Friday). Stamps: The cover is franked with a total of 1.25 Centavos, paid with one Scott #467 (1c Bolivar) and one Scott #RA8 (¼c Communications Palace Construction Tax) stamp. Historical & Geographical Context: On This Date: This cover is dated December 27, 1940. At this time, World War II was raging in Europe, though the United States had not yet entered the conflict. Colombia, under President Eduardo Santos, maintained a policy of neutrality but was increasingly aligning with the Allied powers. Earlier in the year, the Colombian government had nationalized the German-founded airline SCADTA, a key strategic move to remove Axis influence from the region near the Panama Canal. Sender's Location: The cover is postmarked in Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia and a major commercial center. Recipient's Location: The recipient, Schmoll Fils Inc., was a major international dealer in hides, skins, and tanning materials. Their address at 25 Spruce Street was in the heart of Lower Manhattan's historical leather district, known as "The Swamp." The original buildings in this area were demolished in the 1960s to make way for the construction of the Pace University campus. The address is now part of the university's One Pace Plaza complex, adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge.

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