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Lot# 4187 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4187 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from the First Composite plate, State C after retouching, the astonishing used block of 17, the complete pane less the lower right stamp (position 18), all cancelled by manuscript ink in red-brown, defective at left and sympathetically restored, the faults being of negligible importance as this multiple represents the largest known unit of the first plate. Visually stunning, a superb and important Exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF