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  • Lot# : 3060 Nepal

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    1 a. blue, Setting 3, the famous unused block of 61, positions 4-8/9-16/17-24/25-32/33-40/41-48/49-56/57-64 and thus missing just the first three stamps of the sheet, pin-perforated (the last setting to be so until 1898), positions 27 and 28 showing the diagonal flaw of colour through the base and vignette, position 40 with rounded NE corner and position 48 with large vertical crack in NE corner; of fresh colour and fine clear impression with some staining affecting positions 4 and 12, otherwise fresh and fine with large part or unmounted toned original gum. An exceptional multiple for the specialist and an Exhibition piece of the highest calibre Scott 1 = $ 15'250+/Gi = £ 21'350.
     
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold