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1561
Colombia
1561 « 1861, 20 c. red, position 6, a sensational marginal copy from the top of the sheet, clear base margin
to large at sides, fresh impression. Most of the positions in this value can be identified thanks
to a partial reconstruction assembled with two large mint multiples. Small paper hinge adherences
and slight crease at bottom attributable to gum, of no significance. Another imposing copy
for exhibition. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 17; Yv 13.
1562 « 1861, 20 c. red, position 54, an incredible corner copy from the bottom right of the sheet, enormous
sheet margins on two sides, the others being large to huge. Slight imperfections at base edge
and faint vertical crease through right margin sheet, being slight well clear of the design, of no
importance and in no way detracting from this, one of the most spectacular mint copies of this
stamp. A stunning showpiece. Cert. Bortfeldt, signed Friedl. Scott 17; Yv 13.
1563 « 1861, 20 c. red, a gorgeous copy possessing detailed impression and huge margins on all four
sides. A very difficult stamp in this outstanding condition. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 17; Yv 13.
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1564 («) 1861, 20 c. red, position 40, a luxurious deep shade and detailed impression, graced by large
balanced margins on all four sides, showing retouched “2” of “20” and colorless flaw in “E” of
“Nacionales”. A superb example of this famous retouch, of which very few are recorded. One of
the most desirable pieces of this issue. Cert. Bortfedlt and Rendon. Scott 17; Yv 13.
1565 � 1861, 20 c. red, position 38, a fresh copy with remarkably intense rich color, good margins, cancelled
by “Cartagena/Franca” oval handstamp in blue. Very fine and attractive. Scott 17; Yv 13.
1566 � 1861, 20 c. red, position 45, outstanding margins on three sides, mostly large at top, cancelled by
very elusive “Cipaquirá/Franca” oval handstamp in blue. Scott 17; Yv 13. Ex Londoño.
1567 � 1861, 20 c. red, position 46, an impressive copy from the bottom left corner of the sheet, just
clipped at top, with large part of sheet margins on two sides, wide at right, very fresh precise impression,
tied to piece by red oval “Colón”. Tiny tear at top of no importance for this spectacular
showpiece, enhanced by the rare cancellation. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 17; Yv 13.
1568 � 1861, 20 c. red, position 12, cut-to-shape on two sides, the others being clear, showing extremely
rare manuscript cancel “Guaduas”. Pin hole at bottom. One of only two copies recorded with this
cancellation. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 17; Yv 13.
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