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Auction: 3USA - The Edward M. Gilbert Collection of Italy
Lot: 127

Sassone #24, 1865 20c on 15c Blue, Ty. II, handsome mint single of this extraordinarily rare type, this stamp possesses particularly deep rich color on fresh white paper, perforations are crisp and even, o.g., very lightly hinged, faint tone speck at left mentioned for accuracy only, normal fine centering; a choice example of a truly rare mint stamp that is quite impressive with its deep color; signed A. D(iena) and accompanied by his 1973 certificate (Scott #34a; $7,250.00). Estimate US$ 2,900-3,250

Estimate
$2,900 to $3,250