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

1859: First issue 20 c blue, complete sheet of 55 stamps (5 x 11) from stone B with selvage all round unused with most part original gum. Some faults, but rare item, one of four sheets recorded. The 20 c Stone B is the only first issue that is known in a complete sheet. The sheet is vertically folded twice (between 4th and 5th and 8th and 9th column). The printing impresssion exhibits a gradual lightening of shade towards the base. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.