Lot 51374 – 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, used pair tied to small piece
Lot 51374 – 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, used pair tied to small piece
United States » U.S. Possessions » Puerto Príncipe
Price realised
1’600 EUR
Estimate
500 – 1’000 EUR
Auction date
jeu. 16 juin 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, positions 1 and 2, used pair illustrating the two differing types of overprint, tied to small piece by the cds of Puerto Principe, well centred and fresh example of this rare combination; only 160 printed; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Tows and Prats.
Catalogue ref: Scott 182, 183
Catalogue value: 2500
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