Lot 51381 – 1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, used, with the surcharge printed on the selvage
Lot 51381 – 1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, used, with the surcharge printed on the selvage
United States » U.S. Possessions » Puerto Príncipe
Price realised
380 EUR
Estimate
150 – 200 EUR
Auction date
Thu 16 Jun 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, positions 4-5, used, an incredible example with the surcharge printed on the selvage, tied to a piece by cds, very fine and visually appealing, rare error of overprint; only 200 were printed of this issue; almost certainly a unique item; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Prats.
Catalogue ref: Scott 186
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