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Auction: 3035 - La Collection La Fayette - Paris
Lot: 126

Emission de: 1871 Valeur: 10c bistre: 10c bistre Type: têtê bêche Etat: Neuf avec gomme: Unused with gum No. Yvert et Tellier (No. Scott): Colonies Générales 11a: General Colonies 9a No Ceres (No. Stanley Gibbons): Colonies Générales 11a: General Colonies 15aR>Description: Paire tête-bêche horizontal, belles marges The horizontal tête-bêche pair, position BB, good colour with large even margins with much original yellowish gum, light vertical crease. Very fine. Provenance: Ex Vente Ferrari, Hind, Schatzkes, Levett Commentaire: 3 positions possibles pour le tête-bêche par panneau de 150 timbres, légère froissure verticale sur un timbre, unique pièce connue neuve. Grande rareté There are three possible tête-bêche positions possible from the plate of 150 stamps. This is the only known unused example. A great rarity and without doubt the most important item of the General Colonies. Estimate € 30,000-50,000

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€70,000