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Auction: 160 - The Henry "Hap" Pattiz Collection of Nepal
Lot: 2098

Hellrigl #11d, e 1889-98 1a Dark blue, later printings on native paper of good quality, imperforate, complete sheet of 64, setting 11, unused without gum as issued, a very important setting of the later printings on good quality native paper containing the "PEK" error in the first word of the inscription, also with two r inverted cliches in positions 47 and 52, this combination found in this setting only, especially fresh attractive rich color am a typical fairly clear impression of these later printings, includes the numerous plate flaws occurring in this value, light horiz. and vert. folds in the center of the sheet, mostly between rows, very fine and handsome; this sheet is particularly desirable showing full selvages with all sheet framelines, plus it is extremely rare being the only known complete sheet with the "PEK" error; only two other large blocks and the block of four offered above are known showing this unusual variety; a great showpiece for an exhibition collection; (Scott #7,a; $1,650.00+; S.G. #10, a; £1,500+).

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