379. Auktion

1853, First London printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, block of 4, nice colour, just touched at upper left, otherwise clear to good margins, used with 6-bar target. Upper left stamp with marginal tear and some minor imperfections, otherwise fine. A very rare block, just 2 further have been recorded of the 1st London printing 5c., both with imperfections. Certificate Moorhouse (2011) (Scott 1)

Provenance: Norman Hubbard (95. Corinphila auction, 1996)

1862, Last London printing 10 c. blue, horizontal block of 10 and strip of 5, tied to registered letter sheet from Caldera (endorsed on reverse) to Valparaiso. one stamp defective, where applied at the edge of the cover, otherwise fine. An outstanding franking. (Scott 11/13)

Provenance: Norman Hubbard (95. Corinphila auction. 1996)