Lot 42104 – 1865-1900, Stunning specialised collection in one

1865-1900, Stunning specialised collection in one album, mounted and written up in Spanish on specially printed pages. The collection begins with near-complete portions of issues to 1897 including 1st issue complete mint & used plus reprints and forgeries as well; 1866-73 issues missing only major rarities, with pairs, strips many with red “C86” cancels, also forgeries. Noted are 1/2 R olive and 1R magenta pelure papers, 1R on blue wove “no space between UN and REAL”, rare satin paper 1/2 R in magenta used (Scott 27 $4’750) with C86 cancel. Following issues represented by an impressive array of varieties, multiples, proofs, covers and postal stationery with highlights far too numerous to elucidate, but a substantial showing of non Scott listed UPU overprints, including covers. The last section is an amazing showing of the Colombian issues with full sheets, tête bêche pairs, imperfs and many other varieties, must be seen to be appreciated, a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent property (Est. € 8’000/12’000)