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Auction: 3USA - The Edward M. Gilbert Collection of Italy
Lot: 105

Sassone #3, 1851 2s Scarlet on bluish, an impressive used example of this value that is incredibly rare either mint or used, featuring large to enormous margins showing portions of the adjacent stamps on either side, color and impression are strong and attractive, also in addition it has two nearly full strikes of a bold mute diamond cancel, extremely fine; a wonderfully rare and desirable stamp in this highly select quality; signed A. D(iena), A. Fiecchi and Raybaudi, plus accompanied by 1972 Alfredo Fiecchi and 1983 Raybaudi certificates (Scott #3; $6,750.00). Estimate US$ 3,500-4,000

Estimate
$3,500 to $4,000