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Lot# 1451 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1451 Portugal

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    1853: D. Maria 25 r. deep blue, Die II, a remarkable used block of twelve (4 x 3) from the base of the sheet on piece, of excellent rich colour, fourth stamp with closed tear at top and some minor creasing as to be expected in a block of this size, however with superb margins all round and each stamp cancelled by "103" numeral obliterator of Barcelos. The second largest recorded multiple from Die II, a spectacular multiple and a major Exhibition piece of the issue. Cert. NFACP (1994).rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 5 May 1964, lot 43; Collection Angelo Lima, Afinsa, Madrid, 21 Nov 1995, lot 42; Collection 'Cascais', Investphila, Lugano, 20 March 2009, lot 59.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF