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Lot# 3032 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3032 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression (First Composite Plate, State A, position 14), a superb large margined example showing the frame line at base used with 90 reis grey, Worn Impression (First Composite Plate, State A, position 2) with large margins and showing the frame line at top; both stamps showing the Semi-Xifopagus marginal dividing lines, tied to small piece by framed "GRAMPARÁ" handstamp (Ayres fig. 1311) in red with manuscript "23 Mayo de 1844" across both adhesives. Illustrated in "Bull's Eyes" by H. Bunselmeyer Ferreira on page 78. A sensational and rare piece of great importance and visual appeal. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius. Cert. M. Zanini (1980), Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967), Norman Hubbard, RL, Basel, 18 March 1975, lot 1617; Everaldo Santos, Afinsa, Madrid, 14 March 2001, lot 73; Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013, lot 155.
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold