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Lot# 3579 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3579 Panama

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    1888: Map of Panama, 2 c. black on pink, stone 1, complete sheet of ninety, unused, original gum, strong colour, fresh printing, exhibiting varieties; on position 3, 'OOLOMBIA'; on position 6, 'dot at left of 2'; on position 12, 'large dot at left of 2'; and on position 31, 'broken shoreline close to the I of PACIFICO'; some minor separation of perfs. in places reinforced with hinge, faults and imperfections as might be expected, overall fine, a rare and unique piece. The only known complete sheet of the 2 c. value and with exemplary philatelic pedigree. Additionally, a selection of nineteen stamps, including four blocks of four and a block of six all from Stone I.rnNote: José Luis Castillejo discovered this sheet in the collection of Captain Bass.rnProvenance: Ex Captain Bass; ex José Luis Castillejo; and ex Dr. James Helme.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold