Lot# 797 - Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 797 Guatemala
1880: Quetzal Proofs, selection of three comprising, a minisheet showing six vingettes of the Quetzal in deep-green printed on thin white paper by the 'American Banknote Company.', imprint below, has a tear damage into lower right, as well as an example with two vignettes of the Quetzal in the same shade and paper, also an imperf. Proof of the 10 c. gray-violet and green, printed on thick gummed paper, good to large margins, very attractive; additionally 1949 the 'Birds and the Postage Stamp', Hélio-Vaugirard reproduction of the 1 c. black and green, printed on a large minisheet, very fresh and fine. A useful and attractive lot.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 300 CHF