The Hawkins Collection of Select European Countries

1843 5c black, yellow green, left half of the legendary "Double Geneva", unused with traces of gum, excellent color and margins (frame line touched at top), light horizontal, barely noticeable crease, fresh and v.f. appearing example of the left portion of Double Geneva, pencil signed, with 1984 Rellstab certificate (Zu.4L, SFr 30,000) (the Double Geneva of 1843 is the third oldest European stamp issue after the 1840 Great Britain and 1843 Zurich. The two stamps in one were printed in black on yellow green paper, showing twin coat of arms, each surrounded by the words "Poste de Geneve 5 C Port local" within a square. The interesting fact about this item is that its half was only used within the city, whereas the whole stamp paid the rate to other towns in the Geneva canton)
Cat. Val. $ 24,750
Estimate: $2500