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    1854 (April): Recess by Gillet 5 c. deep dark chocolate, a used example in an exceptionally intense chocolate shade with large to huge margins incl. parts of the right neighbouring stamp (negilgible gum spots on three sides), used on July 22, 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesive tied by clear target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. A beauty with this most unusual and rare colour, for an advanced collection, signed Balasse; cert. Holcombe (1985).rnProvenance: Balasse sale (May 1981), lot 434; 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1198.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF