1845 2 1/2rp black, crimson & blue, red circular datestamp, good margins all around, except left outer frame line slightly touched, with 1985 Rellstab certificate stating "colors not fresh anymore and faded, surface slightly rubbed at upper corner", still a very presentable and fine Basel Dove (Zu.8, SFr 17,500) cat. $15500 (Cat No. 3L1) (Image)

Cat. $15500, Est.$2,500

1845 2 1/2rp black, crimson & blue, red circular postmark, large margins all around, unfortunately defective at top, nevertheless good color and impression, an acceptable and affordable example of this popular rarity, signed Pfenninger, etc., cat. $15500 (Cat No. 3L1) (Image)

Cat. $15500, Est.$500