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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1044

1858, 240c. red, an impressive complete reconstructed transfer block of 29 types, complete to mostly good margins, showing ´´blank space´´ in position 23 as per the sheet arrangement, comprising most of the existing shades from pale red to dark red. Fine or very fine for the most part, few examples with imperfections. The stone of 204 subjects (including seven blank spaces) in 17 horizontal rows of 12 was composed using a transfer block of 30 subjects (including blank space); the bottom two rows used the top four rows of a transfer block. A very rare assemblage, visually striking for exhibition. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 6, 6a, 6c-6e. Starting Price US$ 3,500

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