U.S. and Worldwide; The "Aurora" Collection of R.S.F.S.R.
February 8-10, 2011
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #354 COLOMBIA 1859 5c and 20c blue, se-tenant, positions 34-35, horizontal pair containing 5c transfer error (position 35) on plate of 20c, forming a se-tenant pair, unused with original gum (heavy h.r.), margins all around showing parts of frame lines on all four sides, minute thinning and paper imperfections, otherwise v.f. A major gem rarity from Colombia, one of only four such recorded pairs, listed but unpriced in Scott's, with 1991 Rendon and 2005 Colomphil certificates, ex-Ferrari, Caspary and Lilly (a block of nine containing the 5c transfer error fetched $150,000 plus buyer's premium in the 2008 "Islander Collection" sale) (YT 5b) * Catalog #6b Catalog Value €145,000 | Price Realized $40,000.00 |
