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  • Lot# : 776 Colombia

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    1864: 5 c. orange, the famous mint block of nine (3 x 3), showing the central stamp tête-bêche, Types I-II-I/III-IV-III/I-II-I, with vertical crease and slight stain, otherwise fresh and fine with large part og. An extraordinary block, the multiple which eventually determined the sheet reconstruction and thus vital to the serious Exhibitor of this classic issue. One of the most important items of classic Colombia, the largest mint or used multiple recorded. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008) Gi 26+26b = £ 850+/Scott = $ 875+.

    Provenance: Collection Larsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3818.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF