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Auction: SW1002 - Latin America, including the Tito Collection - Part I
Lot: 1139

1860, 120c. blue, subtype of type 9, showing faded sun´s impression variety, large balanced margins, used on cover to Concordia, tied by Fray Bentos double oval. Faint horizontal crease, though still of very fine appearance. To our knowledge, the only cover known bearing this significant variety, with the very rare cancellation further enhancing the desirability of this showpiece. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 16. Starting Price US$ 500

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$550