Lot# 3036 - Auction 321-332
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Lot# : 3036 Brasil
60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, Second Composite plate, State B, the magnificent unused block of six (2 x 3), being the first two vertical rows of the pane (positions 1-2/7-8/13-14), enormous margins on all sides, minor closed tears in margin only and minor bends as expected in multiple of this size - none greatly affecting the delightful appearance, with all marginal lines at top, left and at base, showing the "Semi-Xifopagus" horizontal interpanneau line to adjoin the 90 reis pane below. Illustrated in Juchert "Ochsenaugen im Viererblock" on page 28. A sensational multiple of deep rich colour, unusually with large part original gum.rnProvenance: Collection Tefvik Kuyas, SG, Frankfurt, 18 May 1978, lot 63; Norman S. Hubbard, Siegel, New York, 25 May 1986, lot 2034; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4063.Starting bid : 7,000 CHFHammer price : 42,000 CHF