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

Lots & Collections 1867/1868: Condor, group of ten examples, comprising 5 c. green vertical pair, from original sheet of 67, positions 54-66, used, cancelled by rare "FRANCA" in red from Cochbamba, 5 c. grey-lilac with early usage cancel dated 31 November 1867, 10 c. brown, position 12 used in La Paz, also a horizontal pair 10 c. brown unused late impression positions 2-3 the left stamp has a thin at top, a 50 c. orange block of eight (4 x 2) unused with gum, is folded in margin between the two blocks of four of which half unmounted, also an example of the same value tied to small piece by a blue oval "LIBERTA / FRANCO", as well as a spectacular looking block of ten (5 x 2) 100 c. blue positions 6-10 and 11-15, with gum and signed to reverse, has tiny tear in margin not affecting design, comes together with three unused singles of the same value, very fresh colour, one with a pin hole, however overall a fine and scarce group, all with four margins. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.