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  • Lot# : 4166 Mexico

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    2 reales black on rose, 'Morelia' District name overprint, Plate III, the extraordinary mint block of 69 stamps from the lower four horizontal rows of the sheet of 190 stamps: positions 115-128 / 134-150 / 153-171 / 172-190. Of outstanding freshness and colour and showing the positional varieties on position 189 - the listed Large Plate Crack from Hidalgo through the lower margin (in an advanced state), position 188 with Plate Crack in lower margin, further Plate Cracks from base of stamp into margin on positions 172, 176, 178, 181 and 182. Position 185 shows the lower ornaments double and position 147 shows District name overprint doubled. Some minor creasing and faults as can be expected but for a block of this size in exceptional condition and freshness and without doubt the largest known multiple of the classic issues. Unique Exhibition piece for the specialist. Cert. Holcombe (1984).

    Provenance: David Feldman (NYC, Nov 1985) lot 35768.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,100 CHF