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Lot# 5251 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5251 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): Proof in blue for the 1 c. value, margins just clear to large on three sides, printed on soft wove paper. Horizontally creased and slightly rubbed, without gum. Rare - not mentioned in Goodman but the Castilejo collection boasted a block of twelve suggesting one sheet was printed only: however the lack of this Proof in major collections suggests the contrary.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF