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    5 c. blue, the superb used horizontal pair from Second Setting, showing the tête-bêche variety, positions 42-43, of superb appearance and vibrant colour, cancelled by large part BOGOTÁ handstamp in black - the sole known pair used with a handstamp rather than cancelled in manuscript. Superb and extremely rare. Signed A. Brun, A. Diena, Hunziker; cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi 3c = £ 9'500/Scott = $ 7'250.
    Provenance: Collection Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9015.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF