Lot 51379 – 1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, mint combination pair
Lot 51379 – 1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, mint combination pair
Lot 51379 – 1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, mint combination pair
United States » U.S. Possessions » Puerto Príncipe
Price realised
4’200 EUR
Estimate
600 – 700 EUR
Auction date
Thu 16 Jun 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, positions 1 and 2, mint pair exhibiting the two differing types of surcharge overprint (Scott 184 and 185), very clean fresh example of this rare combination; only 100 printed; one other recorded multiple; cert. Behr (2008).
Catalogue ref: Scott 184, 185
Catalogue value: 2500
Auction
Catalogue
Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis, and the complete set of illustrations for all lots will be available by 1 June 2026.
Should you require further images after this date and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.