Lot 81485 – 1889-91, “Sudamericana” Issue, an extraordinary assembly comprising 340+ die proofs and 600 essays
Lot 81485 – 1889-91, “Sudamericana” Issue, an extraordinary assembly comprising 340+ die proofs and 600 essays
1/17
Lot 81485 – 1889-91, “Sudamericana” Issue, an extraordinary assembly comprising 340+ die proofs and 600 essays
Argentina
Price realised
6’500 CHF
Estimate
6’000 – 8’000 CHF
Auction date
dim. 24 nov. 2024 at 09:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1889-91, “Sudamericana” Issue, an extraordinary assembly comprising 340+ die proofs and 600 essays on paper and card including all values, issued and not issued, and displaying a wide range of shades, noted two “Santiago Derqui” 2c multiple die proof of six printed on thin paper affixed to card in mauve and brown, “Doming Sarmiento” 6c die proof in blue on thin paper affixed to large card with “Compañía Sud Americana/de Billetes de Banco/6 Jul 95 Buenos Aires” oval hs below, 1889-91 unissued 20c and 24c first state die proofs, 10p & 50p prepared but not issued die proofs, etc., with numerous examples on die sunk cards, displaying a wide range of shades, also including unissued examples and composite proofs with each displaying four or six values, some reduced but mostly fine to very fine. A spectacular and unique lot, probably being the largest available of these proofs. Viewing highly recommended. Auction
Catalogue
For more information about this lot please contact us.