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Lot# 4574 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4574 Nicaragua

    1882: Seal Issue, the Large Format sunken Die Proofs (4) by the American Banknote Co., engraved in issued colours (no 5 c. present) in horizontal format for composite Proofs (2) in card (230 x 151 mm.) for 1 c.green and 2 c. carmine (file numbers C-71 and C-72), 10 c dull violet and 15 c. yellow (C-75 and C-75); in vertical format for single Proofs (2) for 20 c. slate grey (C-76) and 50 c. dull violet (C-180), generally fresh and very fine, the 20 c. with small corner fault. A scarce group, the composite Proofs being most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF