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Auction: 20054 - The 'Hermione' Collection of France, 1849-1950, Parts VII and VIII
Lot: 1342

France
1922 Orphans
+ 25c. on 1f. + 1f. carmine and orange instead of carmine, an extraordinary error of colour, being stated to be the only item recorded by Calves in his certificate, centred to lower left, unmounted mint; fresh and fine. Of great visual impact and desirability, it represents an outstanding and significant variety of the 20th century, which has not been so far recorded in catalogues. Calves certificate (1998). Spink Maury 168var.

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Estimate
€1,500 to €3,000

Starting price
€1000