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

1861: Third Issue, 20 c. red, position 6, top sheet marginal, unused, with gum, close lower right to large margins all round, vivid shade, tear in left margin, horizontal crease along lower part and some kinks, paper hinge adherence to back, otherwise a very fine and attractive example Scott 17 = $500+. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.
Provenance: Ex The 'Esmeralda' Collection, Investphila, 21-22 March 2009, lot 1561.