Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — South America

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
266
c
Sale 989, Lot 266, South AmericaCHILE, 1854, 5c Burnt Sienna, Gillet (Santiago) Printing (4). Horizontal pair, large margins, wonderful deep rich color and impression, tied by light strikes of four-ring cancel, red "Santiago 17 Dcbre 55" circular datestamp on folded cover to Jagerschmidt & Jullian in Valparaiso, Extremely Fine Gem pair and attractive cover, the Gillet printing from the engraved plate is very scarce on cover, especially in this choice quality

E. 1,500-2,000
2,000