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Lot# 5262 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 5262 Colombia

    1862/63: 10 c. blue, Setting B, an unused corner block of four from base of sheet, positions 50-51 / 57-58 on the sheet of 60 subjects, large to huge margins all round, the two lower stamps printed sideways, with first and third stamps showing 'period after 10', tiny scissor cut between second and fourth stamp, the latter with light vertical crease not affecting the appearance, the gum washed off to reduce staining. A remarkable and extremely rare multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 4 June 1958, lot 912.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF