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    Lithographed 5 c. red brown, a fine used example in a rich shade, large margins on three sides and imperceptibly touched at right, showing exceptional Lithographic Transfer flaw with squashed 'C' in FRANCO at top, neatly cancelled in black away from the flaw. Position 61 on the sheet with part marginal watermark. Exceptional and scarce Gi 6 = £ 200/Scott = $ 300.

    Note: This Transfer Flaw is illustrated and discussed in 'Chile-First Issues' by Gerhard Blank, and illustrated on plate 25 and plate 30.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF