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Auction: SW1003A - Latin America, including The Tito collection Part II
Lot: 207

1859, 1/2r. orange, an exceptional block of 35 from the upper left corner of the sheet, deep shade, clear to enormous complete sheet margins, original gum, which is cracked in places and shows a different intensity of brown shades according to the quantity applied, with hinge remainders on just three stamps. Usual creases impinging on a few adhesives, of no significance. The second largest multiple in private hands recorded of this, fine impression, denomination. A spectacular exhibition item in brilliant colour. Cert. Moorhouse. Ex Hubbard and Heister.

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$4,800