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

1861: Third Issue, 20 c. red, horizontal pair, used, large part of the manuscript cancel "AMBALEMA", good to very large margins all round, extremely fresh colour, a very fine pair, most attractive and scarce Scott 17 = $950+ as two singles. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.
Provenance: Ex The 'Esmeralda' Collection, Investphila, 21-22 March 2009, lot 1574.