Lot 30045 – Sicily 1859 1Gr plate I showing retouch pos. 16 mint, one of only two recorded
Lot 30045 – Sicily 1859 1Gr plate I showing retouch pos. 16 mint, one of only two recorded
Lot 30045 – Sicily 1859 1Gr plate I showing retouch pos. 16 mint, one of only two recorded
Italian States » Sicily » 1 Grano, Plate I » Retouches
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Price realised
14’000 CHF
Estimate
18’000 – 24’000 CHF
Auction date
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1859 1 Gr. plate I, rust brown (bruno reggine intenso) retouch position 16 showing extensive facial repair, mint with original brownish gum, currently unpriced unused in Sassone.
One of only two recorded. An important Italian States rarity.
Expertise: Cert. Alberto Diena (1950), Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026).
Provenance: Ex Ferrary, Arthur Hind.
Correction to printed catalogue: Shade is deep rust brown (bruno reggine intenso)
Catalogue ref: Sassone 3a
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