Lot 61786 – 1859-77 An outstanding assembly formed by Von Lind

1859-77 An outstanding assembly formed by Von Lind and comprising over 600 stamps used and unused, including the first issue being well represented with seven 1859 essays (7) incl. two very rare examples of the unadopted design for the 1c green and 1r red denominations as well as a similar design to the one issued but precariously prepared, over 250 stamps of the first issue with duplication of unused examples, a wide range of unusual cancellations including pre-adhesive Páez postmarks, very rare numeral hs such « 2 1/4 », « 3 3/4 », « 4 1/4 » etc, rare manuscript usages; the second issue with duplication displaying a wide range of shades, several pre-printing paper folds, scarce used examples: 1/4c (3), 1/2c (3) & 1c (1); the “Eagle” issue with better usages and bisects; the “Square” stamps issue including 1/2r tête-bêche used (rare) and unused, unused 1/2c and 1c with duplication, 2r bisect usages (2); second “Contraseña” overprint with 2r unused (2), 1c+2c (2) combination franking comprising ; the two later issues are also well represented with better examples and cancellations, throughout the collection spectacular marginal copies are also encountered; an extraordinary collection with viewing highly recommended; ex Von Lind.