1846 4 Rappen black, vertical lines, Type II, black Rosette cancel, margins all around, large tear (3.75mm) at right, otherwise beautiful color, v.f. appearance, with 2017 Sismondo certificate, cat. $18500 (Cat No. 1L1) (Image)

Cat. $18500, Est.$1,500

1846 4 Rappen black, red horizontal lines, Type III, constant variety showing plate flaw under "RI" of "Zurich", red Rosette cancel, margins all around. Including portions of adjoining stamps, deep intense color, v.f., signed Sismondo, with his 2017 certificate ("a very scarce stamp, especially in such fine condition") (Zu.1W.2.03) cat. $25000 (Cat No. 1L3) (Image)

Cat. $25000, Est.$7,500