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  • Lot# : 5034 France

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    Cérès 1 fr. pale vermilion "Vervelle", the outstanding unused block of four on thin cream paper, with large margins all round in this famous shade (named after the discoverer of the 139 stamps in this shade in 1892), some minor horizontal bends of no great significance and not apparent on the front of this wonderful multiple. Unused without gum as are all known examples; extremely rare and in quite stupendous quality for such a remarkable block. An exhibition item of thie highest calibre and philatelic consequence. Signed Jules Bernichon and also signed 'Vervelle' by Calves; cert. Calves (2000) Maury 7D = € 210'000/Yvert = € 175'000.

    Cérès 1 fr. vermillon pâle dit "vervelle" en bloc de quatre sans aminci (rare) et comme toujours sans gomme. Légers plis horizontaux sans grande importance n'apparaissant pas au recto. Une pièce clé superbe pour une grande collection classique de France.
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 140,000 CHF