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Lot# 5161 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 5161 Chile

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    Third London Printing. Recess by Perkins Bacon 1862 (Jan 1): 20 c. yellowish green, wmk. pos. 1, the superb unused block of fifteen (5 x 3) with right hand stamps showing the lined marginal watermark, minutely shaved at top with slight scuff on fourth stamp and large margins on the other three sides, some minor creasing unapparent on face, of excellent fresh colour and large part or unmounted og. A splendid and rare multiple. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 314; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 968.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF