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

1855: 2nd London printing 5 c. brown-red on blued paper, a used block of four in a rich shade with close to very large margins on three sides, on 1857 cover to Valparaiso tied by circular target obliterators in black. Santiago despatch cds at right (Oct 16) in red. File fold below the delightful multiple, a scarce and attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection "Crown Point", Corinphila sale 131, Zurich, 8 Oct 2001, lot 6249; collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, London, 8 May 1981, lot 451.