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

1878: Surcharged, 5 c. on 1 r. rose, three blocks of four, unused, good margins all round, one with '5' in black, large part original gum, tiny gum thin spot, minute corner bend; one with blue '5', with large part original gum, two thin spots, very fresh example and the other with '5' in blue, in rose-pink shade, no gum, two thin patches, otherwise fine, both very appealing, scarce multiples Scott = $1200+ as singles. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.