Lot 51506 – 1898 5c on 4m blue-green, fifth printing, position 2, mint, clean crisp appearance; fine
Lot 51506 – 1898 5c on 4m blue-green, fifth printing, position 2, mint, clean crisp appearance; fine
United States » U.S. Possessions » Puerto Príncipe
Price realised
2’600 EUR
Estimate
1’000 – 1’500 EUR
Auction date
Thu 16 Jun 2022 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1898 5c on 4m blue-green, fifth printing, position 2, mint, clean crisp appearance; fine and rare; there are just two recorded examples of this Puerto Principe issue with original gum (both offered in this sale); only 300 printed most found in used condition; cert. A.P.S. (1974), signed Tows; ex Prats.
Catalogue ref: Scott 217
Catalogue value: 3000
Auction
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