U.S. and Worldwide; The "Aurora" Collection of R.S.F.S.R.
February 8-10, 2011
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #355 COLOMBIA 1859 20c blue, vertical tete-beche pair containing the inverted transfer (position 13), unused with original gum (heavy h.r.), margins all around including frame line and part of adjoining stamps at right, thins and other insignificant paper imperfections, otherwise v.f., with clear 1992 Alex Rendon cert. According to Dieter Bortfeldt's "Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1860", only about 4 examples are known in mint and only one in used condition (a block of eight containing inverted transfer was sold for $95,000 plus buyer's premium in the 2008 "Islander Collection" sale) (Y 5a, cat. Euro 135,000) * Catalog #6c Catalog Value $40,000 | Price Realized $32,500.00 |
