Guatemala, 1897 Central American Exhibition Issue Collection, this collection was awarded 2 gold medals at the national level together with additional material, all mounted on 146 sheets commencing with the original artwork by Manuel Maria Giron (31x23cm, signed by him), also 150c handpainted design ex the ABN archive, die proof of the 150c on sunken card, set of plate proofs, set of 14 in pairs overprint Specimen (ex ABN archive), Natal specimen set, lithographed composite set from the exhibition booklet, thereafter mint and used ranges replete with multiples, varieties, covers including. many stunning commercial frankings to abroad (noted five of the scarce 18c on cover to Switzerland), section of postal stationery including advertising, "Servicio Interno" overprints, provisional surcharges, varieties, postmarks and fakes, with every facet meticulously covered, a valuable and beautiful property. Estimate  $15,000 - 20,000. $0 (Image)