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1419 « 1859, 10 c. dark brown, stone B, a magnificent pair from the upper right corner of the sheet, positions
10-11, showing tilted transfer in position 11, which is only found in the stone B. Very good
impression for this stamp, thin wove paper, with large to enormous margins. Small gum thinning
confined to top margin, of absolutely no importance. Illustrated on page 34 of Dieter Bortfeldt’s
“Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1960”. One of only five examples of this
variety recorded, being very probably unique in this color. An impressive showpiece. Cert. Bortfeldt.
Scott 4; Yv 4a. Ex Larsen.
1420 « 1859, 10 c. light chestnut, stone B, a marginal block of four from the top of the sheet, positions
8-9 / 19-20, possesing deep shade with complete to enormous margins. Ink spots in vertical left
row, as well as other slight faults of minor importance, still though an impressive and very scarce
marginal multiple. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 4; Yv 4a.
1421 � 1859, 10 c. bistre brown, stone B, outstandingly fresh impression, showing large even margins
on all four sides, attractively cancelled by oval of Chiquinquira. A rare color and very elusive
cancellation. A superb copy in every respect. Scott 4b; Yv b.
1422 � 1859, 10 c. orange red, stone B, scarce color, a well margined copy cancelled by very rare “La
Plata/Franca” oval in blue. Scott 4e; Yv 4.
1423 � 1859, 10 c. ochre orange, stone B, showing very unusual and large pre-printing paper fold, large
balanced margins all around, tied to piece by “Popayán/Franca” oval. A spectacular and difficult
variety. Scott 4a; Yv 4.
1424 � 1859, 10 c. yellow orange, stone B, scarce color, a very fine and fresh copy showing good margins,
neatly cancelled by blue oval “Ríonegro/Franca”. Scott 4c; Yv 4. Ex Sánchez Vega.
1425 � 1859, 10 c. chestnut, stone B, crisp impression, graced by huge margins on all sides, position 53,
featuring constant flaws at top of value tablet, as well as colorless spot between “C” & “O” of
“Confed.”. Scott 4d; Yv 4.
1426 � 1859, 10 c. orange red, stone B, pair in luxurious vivid color, good impression, wide to very
large even margins, attractively cancelled by blue “Santamarta/Franca” oval. Minor tiny thin spot
between adhesives that does not detract. A very scarce multiple in this excellent and rare shade.
Scott 4e; Yv4. Ex Londoño.
1427 («) 1859, 20 c. dark ultramarine, stone A, a marginal copy with detailed impression, bright and intense
color, with excellent margins. An impressive example of this rare shade. Scott 6d; Yv 5.
1428 «/(«) 1859, 20 c. blue, stone A, a selection of seven copies with good to outstanding margins, of which
two are marginals, including four different shades. Three examples without gum and three with
usual minor faults. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 6; Yv 5.
1429 («) 1859, 20 c. milky blue, stone A, a vertical marginal pair from the left of the sheet, positions 23
& 24, handsome light shade, very fresh wide to huge margins. A delightful piece. Cert. Bortfeldt.
Scott 6; Yv 5.
1430 «/«« 1859, 20 c. deep blue, stone A, strip of three, positions 27-28-29, magnificent impression, deep
shade, showing large margins on all four sides. Tiny gum thin at left, only mentioned for accuracy.
A Scarce multiple, enhanced by the rarity of this color. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 6; Yv 5.
1431 «/«« 1859, 20 c. deep blue, stone A, a stunning block of four from the top right corner of the sheet,
positions 10-11 / 21-22, beautiful clear impression and deep color, two enormous sheet margins,
the others being large to very large. An exceptionally fine and scarce showpiece. Cert. Bortfeldt.
Scott 6; Yv 5.
1432 « 1859, 20 c. blue, stone A, block of six, positions 4-6 / 15-17, deep shade and very fresh impression,
sheet margin at top, wide to mostly large on other three sides. Small thin in bottom right
adhesive, otherwise very fine. A rare multiple. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 6; Yv 5.
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