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Lot# 3048 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 3048 Turks and Caicos Islands

    1881 (Jan 1): Locally surcharged "4" on 1 s. lilac, Setting 3, surcharge Types 29 and 30, the unused block of nine subjects, marginal at top of sheet, positions 7-9 / 17-19 / 27-29; surcharge type 29 in eight positions with surcharge type 30 in position 28; of wonderfully fresh vibrant colour, generally fine perforations, protective hinges on large part og. A magnificent and splendid multiple and very rare Gi = £ 11'300+.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Philippe Ferrari de Renotière, Druout, Paris, sale V, ex lot 572; Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 29 Nov 1962, lot 914.rnNote: This block adjoins the block of eighteen (ex Ferrari, Charlton-Henry, Amundsen and Frazer), originally a complete sheet in the Ferrari sale.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF