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    1 peso pink, the famous "Laarsen Stone" showing all 54 positions on the sheet of 54 subjects (9x6) on album page, it is believed by students that only about half of Laarsen's configuration is correct, however all 54 stamps are different in type as the 1 peso stone was adapted from the stone of the 2½ centavos value. The reconstruction shows 11 unused stamps including a pair, a top marginal used pair and six further marginal stamps, most being with manuscript cancellations although 11 bear handstamps. Condition is obviously variable but a wonderful and renowned plating study of immaculate provenance. An extraordinary showpiece.
    Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3715; Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 114; Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6669.
    Note: The platings that follow in descriptions are from the Laarsen Stone, albeit that some have now proved to be erroneous.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF