Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 3

1857: 8s green with even margins all round, together with 1864 2 sk blue, perf 13x12 1/2 and 4 sk vermillion, perf 13x12 1/2, as 14 sk franking, each tied by three ring numeral canceller "1" of Copenhagen to very fresh business letter to London. The late usage of the 8s green makes for a delightful mixed franking of great appeal with the contrasting red of the London receiving mark adding further colour. Tiniest browning in one perf only. Exhibition piece. Signed Bühler. Provenance: Rapp, November 1978.