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Lot# 3129 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 3129 Colombia

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    50 c. green, the famous mint marginal block of twelve, of outstanding fresh colour and with large margins all round, the sixth and seventh stamps with variety "M" of Colombia" does not touch the outer frame line. Large part original gum, with minor scissor cut between the eleventh and twelfth stamps at base in margin only, minor vertical bends and somewhat thinned at left, not greatly affecting the frontal appearance in any way. A wonderful multiple of immense rarity, the largest known multiple of the 1862 issue and the sole recorded mint block.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Burrus; Hubbard, (Nov 1984),  lot 146.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF