^Lot 875 Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos

Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1879, NGC AU details / cleaned, c/s UNC standard. KM-134. Choice full counterstamp with contrasting toning, the host with some high-point wear and hairlines but also a hint of luster. NGC #6442573-023. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).