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    90 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, the superb block of nine from the Second Composite plate, State C, positions 1-3/7-9/13-15, being the left half on the pane of eighteen; of excellent colour and with large even margins all round. Vertical fold of trivial importance in a truly delightful multiple, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamps (December 20, 1844). Illustrated in Brookman on page 17 described as "A perfection used block of nine..." An important multiple in sublime condition. A rarity.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2104. W.E.Lea.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF