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Lot# 3712 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 3712 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. blue, a vertically bisected used example, left half of the stamp with dividing line above the stamp, used on circa 1859 cover to Montevideo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Mercedes / Rep. O. del Urug." handstamp in black. Extremely rare - believed to be the sole Thin Figures 120 centavos bisect usage.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2136.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF