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Lot# 4178 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 4178 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair from the Second Composite plate, State C, positions 14-15, showing the marginal line at base, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1371). Trace of thin in paper on one mentioned for absolute accuracy but a rare and appealing multiple.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2100.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF