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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 682

Spanish Colonies Mariana Islands 1899, the issued stamps 6c. blue, block of four with violet overprint reading upwards, variety overprint double, large part original gum, some peripheral toning and one slightly rounded corner, fine and an exceptional rarity. Nestor Jacob (1975) and Graus (1986) Certificates. Edifil 4 var. S.G. S4 var. Photo Estimate £ 10,000-12,000 One of only four recorded blocks of four of the 6c.; The unique block with double overprint (of which a total of six examples are recorded).

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