Lot 30360 – 1858 French Ceres Essay: Essay in blue with control
Lot 30360 – 1858 French Ceres Essay: Essay in blue with control
Lot 30360 – 1858 French Ceres Essay: Essay in blue with control
Greece » Large Hermes Heads » 1861 Barre proofs
Estimate
1’000 – 1’500 CHF
Auction date
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
20d 8h 41m 36s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1858 French Ceres Essay: Essay in blue with control figures similar to those used for the Paris print, 10 Lep at the back, bottom right corner sheet marginal block of six, a very fine and scarce showpiece, signed Holcombe
Delcampe Category: 5s rose-red, mint bottom left corner sheet marginal block of four, top right stamp showing “circumflex accent” variety, some perforation reinforcements, fine and scarce (Hib. €645+)
Auction
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