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Auction: 5021 - France, Featuring the Château Ramezay Collection, Europe & O/seas & B. Empire
Lot: 2061

x 1863-71 Laureated Issue 20c. blue, Type II, lightly used example clearly showing the "La Pipe" flaw, [140], in an advanced state of decay to the plate; with a good used example of the same position prior to the "Pipe" becoming evident. A very fine and rare stamp, less than ten examples known. Brun Certificate (1961). Photo Estimate £ 250-300

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