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

1863: Fifth Issue, 10 c. blue, type III, strip of six, used, "Ambalema" manuscript cancel, good to large margins all round, showing three examples with variety no period after '10', alternated with period after '10', very attractive and scarce; the second largest used multiple in existence; showpiece example. Cert. Bortfeldt (2006). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.
Provenance: Ex Wickersham Collection; ex Dale-Lichtenstein; ex Sánchez Vega; ex Sander; ex The 'Esmeralda' Collection, Investphila, 21-22 March 2009, lot 1673.