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Lot# 3524 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3524 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 20 c. on 2 r. carmine-rose, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, well centred for this issue, horizontal crease across lower pair that does not detract from frontal appearance, fresh and fine, a few age spots on large og. Goodman states 'even pairs are uncommon'. The largest known multiple of this stamp, there being but two known blocks of four: of which this is the finest. A rarity Gi 20 = £ 280++/Scott = $ 400++.rnProvenance: Collection José Castillejo, Spink, New York, 8 June 2016, lot 1094.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold