Portuguese Colonies: Cape Verde, 1881, 40r yellow buff, cliché of Mozambique error, imperforate. The single error in a block of 12 (position 6), o.g., never hinged, full margins with wide sheet margins at sides, rich vibrant color, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2019 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 13c; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 1881 40¢ "CLICHÉ OF MOZAMBIQUE" ERROR IN RARE IMPERFORATE FORMAT IN A BLOCK OF 12 - ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AND ALMOST UNHEARD OF IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Portugal, (Oldtime) Collection, 1853-87. Old-time collection of 19th century issues on early album pages, virtually all used with a a few covers; starting with 1853 First issues complete minus the 25r (all four margins), following 1855 5r, 1862-70 issues complete with additional, nice range of later issues, also 1866 50r three singles on cover to Italy and later perf'd 25r two singles on 1879 cover to France; condition well above the norm throughout.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750