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Lot# 6284 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6284 Venezuela

    The 'Paquete' Post of St. Thomas - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello 1864: 3 c. black on orange-yellow wove paper, Type A, a complete sheet of 24 subjects (4 x 6), first stamp with diagonal crease and grease spot otherwise fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. The 3 and 4 cent values can be found (if rarely) in complete sheets - consequently both these values are seldom encountered in used condition Gi = £ 1'100+.rnNote: For plating purposes, see Ringström & Tester page 80, where it is shown that there are four different Types arranged in vertical rows of six.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold