The Hawkins Collection of Select European Countries

1857 5 Rp pale gray brown, green silk threads, unused with full original gum, small h.r., left sheet margin example, ample to large margins other sides, incredibly fresh with sharp relief, truly outstanding if not the best known 5rp Bern printing on thin paper, with 2003 Renggli certificate, also signed von der Weid, with his 2004 certificate (Zu.22F, SFr 5,400)
Cat. Val. $ 5,400
Estimate: $2500