Lot 90109 – 20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal rejoined block of twelve

Stamp of Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson 20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal rejoined block of twelve

Lot 90109 – 20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal rejoined block of twelve

Egypt » 1872-75 Penasson
Price realised
1’600 CHF
Estimate
1’600 – 2’200 CHF
Auction date
Sat 31 May 2025 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
20pa. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 13 1/3, mint top right corner sheet marginal re-joined block of twelve, pos. 5 showing the “exploded star” plate flaw, top margin shows thick blue printed guidelines, fresh, very fine and an extremely rare multiple, one of the largest recorded blocks and a unique positional showpiece; ex Lars Alund (left block of six).
Catalogue ref: D16a
Catalogue

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