David Feldman's 21st Rarities of the World Auction - June 13, 2018

– 89 – Switzerland BASEL DOVE WITH LARGE SHEET MARGIN 40074 F 8a 1845 BASEL DOVE: A magnificent marginal example with sharp embossing and deep bright colours, four wide margins including sheet margin of 7mm at the top, tied by red Basel cds on part cover (front and one back flap) with clear BASEL 15 OCT 1846 cancel on reverse, addressee name slightly improved, an exquisite and very rare item, marginal examples of the Basel Dove are extremely rare on cover, illustrated on page 77 in the “Basler Taube” book by Werner Herold. Expertise: Cert. Enzo Diena (1990) and Marchand (2018) Estimate: €20’000 - €30’000 Switzerland