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Lot# 4181 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 4181 Scadta Colombia

    2 c. carmine-rose, position 5, mint example showing the variety "arabic 1" in "18-19" at base of overprint, a fine example with some light ageing, large part original gum. Signed Bloch Gi 379a = £ 9'500/Mi 264/I = EUR 8'500/Scott = $ 7'250.
    Note: Valenzuela records 26 examples of this plate variety extant: 11 unused, 3 used or on piece and 12 on cover.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF