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The Colombia 1859 First Issue First Day Cover continued...

Colombia 1859 First Issue - 5-Centavos and 20-Centavos Se-Tenant Error
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
187° ogbl 1859, 5c and 20c Blue, Se-Tenant (6b).> Stone A, Positions 24-2635-3746-48, block of nine containing <5c transfer error (Position 35) on plate
of 20c, forming a se-tenant multiple with adjoining stamps,> Position 25 is the <retouched transfer,> ori1859, 5c and 20c Blue, Se-Tenant (6b). Stone A, Positions 24-26/35-37/46-48, block of nine containing 5c transfer error (Position 35) on plate of 20c, forming a se-tenant multiple with adjoining stamps, Position 25 is the retouched transfer, original gum, large margins, beautiful rich color and fresh paper, couple usual slight gum creases

EXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR BLOCK FROM THE 20-CENTAVOS LITHOGRAPHIC STONE, CONTAINING THE 5-CENTAVOS TRANSFER ERROR. THIS IS THE SMALLER OF ONLY TWO SE-TENANT BLOCKS KNOWN. ONE OF THE FAMOUS ARISTOCRATS OF SOUTH AMERICAN PHILATELY.

Dieter Bortfeldt's Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1860 states (page 41), "Only 4 pieces known, all in mint condition."

Ex Thomas William Hall, Crocker, Newbury and Neuberger. (Image Magnifier)

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