Lot 70104 – 1858 1d blue, strip of four, two blocks of four, irregular

Stamp of Peru » 1858 (March) First Issue 1858 1d blue, strip of four, two blocks of four, irregular

Lot 70104 – 1858 1d blue, strip of four, two blocks of four, irregular

Peru » 1858 (March) First Issue
Price realised
2’200 EUR
Estimate
2’000 – 2’500 EUR
Auction date
Thu 3 Dec 2020 at 20:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE ON COVER

1858 1d blue, strip of four, two blocks of four, irregular block of ten, all featuring 22 examples of this value on 26 Sept 1858 judicial wrapper from Moyobamba to Trujillo, tied by ‘MOYOBB’ dotted ovals, pin or insect holes affecting six adhesives, other faults impinging on other stamps, the block of stamps apparently seems to have been a block of twelve, still though the block of ten being the largest recorded multiple of this early classic stamp on cover, this wrapper bearing the second largest franking known

Catalogue ref: Scott 3

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