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Lot 20025 – DENMARK The Unique 1851 2RBS Used Block of Four

DENMARK

The Unique 1851 2RBS Used Block of Four
Lot 20025 – DENMARK The Unique 1851 2RBS Used Block of Four
Rarities of the World
Price realised
17’000 EUR
Estimate
24’000 – 30’000 EUR
Auction date
Fri 13 Dec 2013 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
DENMARK The Unique 1851 2RBS Used Block of Four 1851 2RBS deep blue, the extraordinary used block of four of deep rich colour, Thiele printing (typographed burelage) from Plate II, positions 1-2/11-12, cliché types 1-4, with position 2 showing the major recurring variety “Foot of 2 nearly dis-joined” (occurring once in each type group of 10). Margins trimmed on three sides (including at top and at left by post office clerk, to prevent possible forgery made on the unprinted margins), large margins at base and lightly cancelled by Copenhagen “1” numerals in black, a sound and attractive multiple in all respects. A major rarity of Scandinavian philately, being the only known used block of four. Expertise: Certified Postiljonen, Nielsen and Möller, Provenance: Dr. Gene Scott and Peer Lorentzen and a vital showpiece in the exhibit collections of each. Estimate : € 24’000 – € 30’000
Catalogue ref: 1II

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