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Lot# 6020 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 6020 Chile

    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, wmk. pos. 2, an unused example with clear margins all round and showing the 'Ivory Head' on reverse, in a less bright shade than usually found, fresh and fine, without gum. A rare stamp unused - it should be noted that prominent collectors such as Albert Quast, Alfred H. Caspary possessed no unused examples. Signed Calves Gi. 2 = £ 425/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF