Lot 30088 – Sicily 1859 2 Gr. plate I, cobalt (cobalto), in a mint horizontal strip of eight
Lot 30088 – Sicily 1859 2 Gr. plate I, cobalt (cobalto), in a mint horizontal strip of eight
Lot 30088 – Sicily 1859 2 Gr. plate I, cobalt (cobalto), in a mint horizontal strip of eight
Italian States » Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate I » Stamps
Price realised
3’500 CHF
Estimate
7’000 – 10’000 CHF
Auction date
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1859 2 Gr. plate I, cobalt (cobalto), in a mint horizontal strip of eight, positions 11-18, good to close margins all around, usual original brownish gum.
An Important mint multiple and an outstanding showpiece.
Expertise: Signed A. Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026) which states “minima, insignificante grinza naturale della carta nella parte superiore del primo francobollo”.
Catalogue ref: Sassone 6b
Catalogue value: 160000
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