Lot
2839 
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Chile, Collection, 1854-1930, parallel mint and used collection on stockbook pages assembled over 30 years and containing some 464 stamps with a Scott catalog value of $5,860, arranged as per SG catalogue part 20 and allowing for all perforation and watermark varieties including Officials and Airs and Dues (Scott equivalent numbers are marked on dividing sheets); commences with a splendid and highly complete showing of the Columbus issues (1853-1865) with both London and Santiago printings and including Gillet and Desmadryl items of 1854 (All of these specialized printing items are ex Moorhouse), thereafter the collection runs through to 1930 with complete mint and used sets of the 1910 Independence issue and the engraved 1911 issue also, 1928-29 air overprint set is also ex Moorhouse as are many of the higher values throughout; should be viewed to really appreciate the thoroughness of the assembly. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,600