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Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II 5g rose carmine, plate I, block of 12 (Pos. 2-5, 12-15, 22-25), Pos. 5 with retouch, large margins including sheet margin at top, horizontal crease affecting second row, brownish o.g., hinged / never hinged, Very Fine, an impressive exhibition piece, Sassone catalog for two blocks and four singles, ex-Rothschild from the Phillips sale of 20 Oct 1988; with 1988 En. Diena certificate. Scott No. 14. Sassone No. 9; €24,100 ($29,640) Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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Realized: $5,750