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Lot# 4183 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4183 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, the famous used block of four from the Second Composite plate, State B, the upper left corner of the pane, positions 1-2/7-8; showing the horizontal and vertical frame lines and the horizontal dividing line 4.5 mm above the margin at top to join the 60 reis pane. Just touched at lower right corner and slightest of thins in margin at left but boldly cancelled by extremely rare framed MARICA. handstamps (Ayres 1356) in bright green. A marvellous Exhibition piece of great visual appeal.
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira (1994); Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 78.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF