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Lot# 1208 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 1208 Chile

    1853/1865: Columbus heads, specialised exhibition collection on forty-nine pages covering all prints from the first London Print to the final Santiago printings. The collection begins with an unused example of the 1853 5c brown red, first London print with its watermark varieties, a strip of three and a pair as well as a letter. The rare 1854 Santiago prints are also represented in singles, strips and on cover, with a delightful MULTADA cover including an upper marginal example. There are also several 5c burnt siena, and shades on the chocolate spectrum. The second London Printing is represented by a mixed issue two colour franking cover as well as singles, with strips and a block of six. the very rare final London print 1c lemon-yellow is represented by a mixed franking letter with 2c black "PERFORADOS", a strip of three and six used singles. In total there are thirty-six letters and two fronts, with many rare prints including Henri Gillet Lithographies. There are numerous units with significant interest in plate work and cancellations. A fabulous lot in well above average quality for the advanced collector.  
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000.00 CHF