Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1864: Sixth Issue, 5 c. orange, strip of three, bottom sheet example, used, variety 'tête-bêche', showing two inverted positions flanking the central upright example, types 4-3-4, faint creasing and small thin, otherwise very fine; a rare multiple with scarce cancel. Additionally comes with a strip of three with tête-bêche" showing central example inverted, cancelled by manuscript "Espinal", has faults, although a rare strip with variety. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.
Provenance: Ex Juan Santa Mari,The 'Esmeralda' Collection, Investphila, 21-22 March 2009, lots 1727 & 1728.