1914-1940 Revolutionary and Early 20th Century Period 1916, "Barril"

1914-1940 Revolutionary and Early 20th Century Period 1916, "Barril" overprint, a comprehensive assembly of 53 colour proofs of the overprint: 45 applied on the 1908 "Complementarios", the 1910 "Centenario" values, the 1914 "Denver" issue, and in combination with the "Carranza" monogram values; the remaining eight proofs displaying only the overprint, including two on card, the others on wove paper. Used to increase the face value of the stamps in response to the high inflation caused by the revolution and the demonetization of the "Centenario" issues in September 1915.

Estimate:$500

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