<strong>Colombia</strong> 1612 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, an extraordinary copy from the bottom right margin of the sheet, clear to wide margins on other two sides, being enormous at base, cancelled by “Bogotá” oval handstamp, showing traces of a stamp appearing sideways in lower margin, which proves that the bottom row was printed in this way. No large multiples or complete sheets are in existence, therefore, this very important unique piece, which was discovered in 2007 by expert Dieter Bortfeldt, is the earliest proof in <strong>Colombia</strong>n philately of a bottom row of the sheet printed sideways. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. (Image size 150%) 1613 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, a very fresh copy with outstanding margins on all four sides, neatly cancelled by pearl handstamp of Bogotá. Ink notations on reverse, of little significance. Very rare in this impressive appearance. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. 1614 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, large margins for the most part, tight in one place in right margin, possessing crisp impression and rich color, cancelled by “Bogotá” oval handstamp. A very fine and rare copy. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. 1615 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, complete margin at base, being large to mostly huge on the other sides, showing constant flaw featuring large frame break at left bottom corner, cancelled by two strikes of “Bogotá” oval handstamp. Very rare. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. 1616 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, intense color, complete to huge margins, cancelled by oval handstamp of Bogotá. Very fine. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. 1617 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, very good margins, showing part of “Bogotá” pearl oval handstamp. Rare. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20; Yv 16. 1618 � 1861-62, 20 c. red, a very fresh copy with ample to large margins, used on piece in combination with 1863 20 c. blue, detailed impression, showing ample to enormous margins at top, both tied to piece by Bogotá pearl oval handstamp. The stamps have been lifted for examination and hinged into place. A unique and superb mixed franking of two different issues, of utmost desirability for exhibition. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 20, 25; Yv 15, 16. Ex Larsen and Sander. 1619 « 1861-62, 50 c. green, an extremely fresh marginal copy from the left of the sheet, large margins on the other sides. Slight creasing and faint thin, nevertheless a rare marginal example. Scott 21; Yv 17. 1620 «/(«) 1861-62, 50 c. green, two very fine copies with good even margins and detailed impression, in slightly different shades. Scott 21; Yv 17. 1621 � 1861-62, 50 c. green, sharp impression and deep shade, sheet margin at right, being large on the other three sides, cancelled by Colón (Panama) circular handstamp. An extremely rare cancellation on this issue. Scott 21; Yv 17. 1622 � 1861-62, 50 c. green, a fresh copy with clear to very large margins on three sides, displaying part of superb strike of “Colón” oval handstamp in red. A fabulous color combination; the rare Panama cancellation further enhances the desirability of this piece. Scott 21; Yv 17. 1623 � 1861-62, 50 c. green, a clear to large margined copy in dark shade, crisp impression, cancelled by very elusive “Pie-Cuesta” oval handstamp. Scott 21; Yv 17. 121 Starting Price € 1’500 450 400 350 300 250 2’000 100 150 200 200 100
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