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  • Lot# : 870 Ecuador

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    Fifth Printing Group 1871/72: ½ real deep bright ultramarine, the complete sheet of 84 subjects (12 x 7) in a vibrant shade on surface blued greyish thin paper, with most paper marginal rule all round and, at base, a thin horizontal marginal rule, some edge wear sheet and minor inclusions incl. small hole at top of position 64, vertical file fold that does not detract, otherwise of vivid colour and wonderful appearance, with near full original gum. A magnificent sheet of great importance Scott = $ 21'000.
    Starting bid : 2,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF