Auction: 19058 - The Davies Collection of Great Britain and selected other Countries
Lot: 199
(x) Switzerland
Transitional Period
Geneva
1849 4c. black and red, a very handsome example of this greatly coveted stamp with perfectly balanced margins and fresh appearance, part original gum; a superb and exhibition quality piece of the highest order. Verband Schweizer (1943), A. Diena (1972) and Rellstab (1987) Certificates. Sc. 2L 5; Zumstein 9, CHF 50,000; S.G. L1, £46,000. Photo
"Silvaplana", Corinphila, 1999
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Sold for
£55,000
Starting price
£5500