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1859, 20c Blue, Tete-Beche (6c). Stone A, Positions 1-4, 12-15, block of eight with top left corner sheet margins, containing the inverted transfer, Position 13, forming a tete-beche multiple with
adjoining stamps, original gum, large margins all around, bright fresh color and paper, couple typical slight gum creases EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF FIVE RECORDED TETE-BECHE MULTIPLES OF THE 20-CENTAVOS AND THE SMALLER OF TWO BLOCKS CONTAINING
THE INVERTED TRANSFER. TRULY ONE OF THE ARISTOCRATS OF SOUTH AMERICAN PHILATELY. Illustrated on page 39 of Dieter Bortfeldt's Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1860, which states, "It is said that only about 4 examples are
known in mint and only one in used condition" (page 41). Ex Crocker, Newbury, Neuberger and Londono. (Image) |
E. 75,000-100,000
SOLD for $95,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |