Victoria 1856 (Aug 1): 8 r. red-lilac, an unused block of thirty (5 x 6), being the lower half of the sheet, central crease in margin only between the stamps, of vibrant colour and appearance, the marginal rule at left showing on the lower three rows, at base and at lower right corner; fresh and very fine, large part og. A major and important first issue block in wondrous condition for such a rare multiple. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image)

Zacatecas 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadricect from the lower left corner of the stamp, used to pay the 2 r. rate, tied to October 30, 1858 entire letter to Zacatecas by two line "FRANCO EN / SAIN ALTO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1910) in black. A fine and attractive usage. Cert. Jaretzky (2007) Scott = $ 225.rnrnProvenance: Collecction G. Lamy. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)