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

1893: Columbus, collection of Hamilton Bank Note Co. die proofs and essays for the Isabela, Genoa and Palos values; 2 p., 5 p., and 10 p. (Scott 86-88), includes progressive proofs, sunken die proofs and handpainted frames for each of the values in black and white on thick biege card in a large format (85mm x 100mm), also top marginal imprint imperforate blocks of twenty of each value in unissued colours (brown, orange & violet respectivaley), plus imperforate marginal strips of four colour die proofs of each value (two of the 5 p. in different colours), all with the Hamilton imprint at base or top, plus blocks of four and horizonzal pairs in unissued colours of each value, some faults, although in the main fine and many very fine, a substantial assembly. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.