Lot 30034 – Sicily 1859 1 Gr. plate I, state II, grayish olive green (verde oliva grigastro), mint with original brownish gum
Lot 30034 – Sicily 1859 1 Gr. plate I, state II, grayish olive green (verde oliva grigastro), mint with original brownish gum
Italian States » Sicily » 1 Grano, Plate I » Stamps
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
15’000 – 20’000 CHF
Auction date
jeu. 26 mars 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1859 1 Gr. plate I, state II, grayish olive brown (bruno oliva grigiastro), mint showing four good to large margins, usual original brownish gum, very fine and extremely rare.
The unique example with original gum.
An important rarity of the Italian States and an exhibition showpiece.
Expertise: Signed A.Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026).
Catalogue ref: Sassone 3e
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