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

1902: President Zelaya, Artist's painted colour essay for the 5 c., dated and signed 26 June 1902, with 'Smithers, Nordenhold & Co., cachet for vice president and signed, with framed 'ENTERED' violet mark signed and dated 27 June 1902, with photo vingette of the president inserted centerally, very similar to the issued stamp (A15 Scott 169), frame in maroon, purple-pink and white, painted on card and mounted on thick card, to the reverse handstamp in purple that reads " Please Return within 30 days to June 2 1902 American bank Note Co New York"ex the American Banknote Co., very attractive, rare; unique. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.