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Lot# 253 - 202-204 Auction

  • Lot# : 253 Colombia

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    1860: 10 c. yellow, First Stone, the irregular mint block of 28 stamps from the top of sheet, showing both upper corners of the sheet, positions 1-10/11-20/25-30/39-40, showing the rare Position 12 inverted cliche thus with both vertical and horizontal tête-bêche pairs (Scott cat $ 7'000). Some minor splits and creasing with aged gum stain at top of sheet but stamps with large part og. and of fresh vibrant colour. A splendid and rare positional piece for the connoisseur. The second largest multiple recorded and of impeccable provenance.

    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Collection John Boker Jr.; Corinphila sale 87 (Oct 1993), lot 3575.

     
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,800 CHF