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

1859: 5 c. violet, block of four, Stone A, used, "CHOCOTNA / FRANCA" pre-philatelic cancel in black as well as a manuscript cancel in pen, four clear to large margins all round, fresh colour, vibrant printing, small thin top right corner, otherwise very fine and rare; second largest multiple recorded. Cert. Bortfeldt (2006). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.