3c. green "Santa Maria" Flagship of Columbus, Scott 232,

marginal from the left of the sheet, quite exceptional colour, perfectly centred, marginal gum skips, mint – never hinged. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES TO HAVE APPEARED AT AUCTION. (SMQ $1,500) The Philatelic Foundation Certificate 1990 (0222004) for a marginal block of 4 from which this stamp originated – the lower-left stamp