{PHILATELY} [SURCHARGE ERROR] HONDURAS. Airmail. 1925. 20c. Red-Brown with Black Surcharge (#C6 & C6d), Block of Twelve, The Error on Position 4 of Block with Surcharge Reading 'AFRO' Instead of 'AERO',
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $300 - $500
Estimate$300 – $500
Status
Closed
{PHILATELY} [SURCHARGE ERROR] HONDURAS. Airmail. 1925. 20c. Red-Brown with Black Surcharge (#C6 & C6d), Block of Twelve, The Error on Position 4 of Block with Surcharge Reading 'AFRO' Instead of 'AERO',
with a Philatelic Foundation Certificate dated 12/17/2016 and stating 'It is Genuine, with Brown Paper Covering Most of Reverse Except Positions 10-12, and Perf Separations Between Pos. 10 & 11'.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's. Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with the Furniture & Decorative Arts departments and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.