Lot 60225 – Paraguay: 1820-1898, Exhibition collection mounted

Paraguay: 1820-1898, Exhibition collection mounted on 80 pages, including some prephilatelic covers, the 1860 essays, 1870 a small plating study, 1870 1r rose on envelope to Corrientes (Scott 1 2000$), 1878 5c surcharge several used and mint examples, 1879-1881 various colour essays, perforation varieties, multiples, 1881-1884 surcharge “1” on 1 real rose a spectacular sheet reconstruction from the Benítez Ciotti collection, 1884 proofs, 1887 issue on cover to Buenos Aires, signed by the expert Peter Holcombe, a scarce usage of 1887 20c + 15c on cover to Berlin (signed Holcombe), 1889-91 engraved essay, various covers of the 1892-96 issue including one with postmark of “COLONIA NUEVA GERMANIA”, a very rare 1890 OFICIAL overprint on 10c on cover from the “MINISTERIO DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES” to Buenos Aires (signed Holcombe), the collection ends with postal stationeries including illustrated ones. Viewing recommended.