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

1856/62: Santiago printing 10 c. deep blue on blued paper (Gi 24b), a diagonally bisected example with large margins on the two sides in a very deep resonant shade, used on 12 June 1861 cover from Constitucion to Valparaiso tied by straight line "CONSTITN" handstamp in black. A scarce late usage of this handstamp as a cancellation Gi = £ 170/Scott = $ 165++.