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Lot# 5261 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5261 Philippines

    1854: Engraved 5 c. orange-red, a used example with large margins all round for this scarce adhesive, used on 1855 cover to Salomagne (and readdressed to Vigan) tied by circular dots obliterator in black with faded despatch cds of Manila in blue at right (June 18). File folds away from the stamp; an extremely rare stamp on letter. Signed Herbert Bloch, Pfenninger Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF