Block of Four 2c Carmine rotary (595), used block of four, two strikes of 'Houston, Tex. Oct 30 1924' duplex pmks., completely intact, fresh bright color on fresh crisp paper, fine centered
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Estimate: US$1,500 - US$1,800
Price realised: US$1,725
Lot number 106,
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Block of Four 2c Carmine rotary (595), used block of four, two strikes of 'Houston, Tex. Oct 30 1924' duplex pmks., completely intact, fresh bright color on fresh crisp paper, fine centered, AN EXTRAORDINARY RARITY AS A USED BLOCK, PROBABLY UNIQUE IN COMPLETELY SOUND CONDITION, A RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT SHOWPIECE, used block of four listed but unpriced in Scott
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Christie's |
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| Title: | Auction 22.10.1996 |
| Date of the auction: | 22 Oct 1996 |
| Address: |
Christie's New York, Park Avenue |
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