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Lot# 6173 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6173 Haiti

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    1884 (April): 20 c. red-brown on yellowish, plate II, perf. 13½, an unused irregular block of 36, marginal at top and partial at left (positions 2-8 / 11-18 / 21 - 28 / 31-38 / 43-47), of fine fresh colour with the top margin showing the circular 'nail-head' in the tint plate background above positions 2, 5 and 6. A rare and impressive multiple, the largest recorded for the perforated 20 cent value.rnrnProvenance: Collection James Abbott, Harmers, 18-19 June 1968, lot 653 (as a block of 47).rn                     Collection J.R.W. Purves.rn                     Collection Carroll Lloyd.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold