Lot 20196 – 1866 Mexico District 3c Brown 48-1866 Pair

THE “FERRARY” 3C PAIR

THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF THE LARGEST 3C OVERPRINTED MULTIPLE

Mexico District 3c brown, consignment 48-1866, a remarkable pair exhibiting two slightly overlapping designs in centre as a result of a misplaced cliché, margins ranging from clear to ample and displaying a great freshness. The finest of just three pairs recorded, this multiple representing the largest recorded for this stamp, with this example being unique showing all margins complete.

Note: This stamp was used for a brief period as an experiment on local city mail, and only 2,403 stamps were issued in 1865-66, of which 300 were issued from this consignment.

Provenance:

Philippe de la Renotière von Ferrary (lot 581, sold for FF2,300 in 1922)

John M. Taylor

Robert A. Paliafito