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 1859, 5c and 20c Blue, Se-Tenant (6b). Stone A, Positions 24-26/35-37/46-48, block of nine containing 5c transfer error (Position 35) on plate of 20c, forming a se-tenant multiple with adjoining
stamps, Position 25 is the retouched transfer, original gum, large margins, beautiful rich color and fresh paper, couple usual slight gum creasesEXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR BLOCK FROM THE 20-CENTAVOS LITHOGRAPHIC STONE, CONTAINING
THE 5-CENTAVOS TRANSFER ERROR. THIS IS THE SMALLER OF ONLY TWO SE-TENANT BLOCKS KNOWN. ONE OF THE FAMOUS ARISTOCRATS OF SOUTH AMERICAN PHILATELY. Dieter Bortfeldt's Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1860 states (page 41),
"Only 4 pieces known, all in mint condition." Ex Thomas William Hall, Crocker, Newbury and Neuberger. (Image) |
E. 100,000-150,000
SOLD for $150,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
