Lot 40097 – 1866, 100r green, type IV, horizontal block of twelve used

1866, 100r green, type IV, die III, horizontal block of twelve, better centering than usually encountered in this value, very fresh cancelled by segmented cork cancels displaying V’s and receiving cds of Rio de Janeiro, two small tears affecting two stamps and not detracting from this exhibition item; the largest multiple known of the Third Die and the second largest used multiple recorded of this denomination.

Provenance: Dr. de Amaral Machado.