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Lot# 6060 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 6060 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. very deep 'matt' brown, wmk. pos. 1, an unused example in an extraordinary shade, with ample to large margins all round, fresh and very fine unused. Tiny scissor cut in margin at lower left well away from the design. A choice example of an unused Lithograph and this describer has not traced another unused example in this shade. An outstanding example of this rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2008) Gi. 7 = £ 1'100/Scott = $ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3274; Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 111.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF