Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1871/1929: Accumulation of Die Proofs, Essays, specimens and issued stamps, comprising thirty-eight items, including first Escuelas 2 c. orange block of six with left side sheet marginal used (Scott 23a); also two 30 r. green with large margins used (Scott 35 x2); 1890 composite Proof in black with two 5 c. and two 10 c. (Scott 68/69) printed on buff card, most attractive; also 5 c. two singles with variety 'printed on both sides' used on one side (Scott 68 var); five 1890 unadopted essays in se-tennant pairs for 5 c. value in different colours, fine and scarce; 1904 Simon Bolivar Fiscal issue Sunken Die Proof of vignette (230x151mm) accompanied by group of eight other proofs including a colour sunken (Scott ref. AR27-34); Specimen set of 1899 Bolivar 5 c. to 2 b. with later 50 c. colour change (Scott 142-149) and Specimens for five values 5 c. to 1 b. '1900' overprint rare (Scott ref. 156-160) and other interesting material, a scarce assembly. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.