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Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II ½g orange, plate I on Palermo paper, top right corner margin block of 9 (positions 8-10, 18-20, 28-30; retouched 19), o.g., lightly hinged at top, and bottom block of six never hinged, large margins with vibrant bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, Sassone catalog for block and five singles, ex-Rothschild: lot #258 from the Phillips sale of Nov 17, 1992; signed by En. Diena with 1992 certificate. Scott No. 10. Sassone No. 1; €15,000 ($18,450) Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A STUNNING MULTIPLE FOR THE CONNOISSEUR.
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Realized: $8,500