Lot# 155 - 181th Auction
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Lot# : 155 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impresssion (First Composite Plate, State A, position 14), a superb large margined example showing the frame line at base used on piece 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 1311) in red with manuscript "23 Mayo de 1844" across both adhesives. A sensational and rare piece of great importance and visual appeal. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
Provenance: Saul Newbury.
Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1617.
Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 73.Starting bid : 5,000 CHFHammer price : 7,000 CHF