Lot 60766 – 1864, First Printing imperforate, 15c blue, unused without gum

1864, First Printing imperforate, 15c blue, white thick paper, an unused example displaying an uncommonly detailed impression and bright colour, framed within excellent margins (in this respect being one of the most striking of the few known), (natural paper impurity which should not be confused with a tear in the online picture of the back), very light thinning at top, barely detracting from this, one of the most spectacular appearing examples of only about twelve recorded according to Kneitschel, a great item for exhibition; cert. Del Mazo (2022), signed V. Kneitschel and Bühler; (Scott $13’500).

Note: This example has no gum as usually encountered. Only one stamp, of the very few in existence, possesses original gum, although that item does not exhibit the outstanding impression and margins displayed in this lot.

Provenance: Alemany