Sale No: 04024
Lot No: 2107
Symbol: O
Cat No: 3L1
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1845 2 1/2 Rp blue, black and carmine, red Basel cds, large "white" margins all around, excellent colors and embossing, minute tear at bottom margin, still a v.f. stamp, with 1971 Moser and 2018 Marchand certificates (Zu.8) (Basel Dove is the world's first tricolor stamp, issued by Switzerland in 1845. During this period in Swiss history each canton issued their own stamps and the Basel Dove is the first to combine engraving and embossing. Created by the architect Melchior Berry, Basel Dove features blue, crimson, and black colors. Interestingly, it was not appreciated by the local populace and quickly withdrawn. Today, the Basel Dove is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical stamps) cat. $15500 (Cat No. 3L1) (Image)
Cat. $15500, Est.US$5,000
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Opening US$ 4,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Apr-03-2024, 10:52:43 EST
Sold For 4750
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