Lot
491 
Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II 5g carmine, plate I, block of 4 (Pos. 31-32, 41-42), o.g., lightly hinged, large margins including sheet margin at left, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous block, Sassone catalog for the rose carmine shade, ex-Rothschild, from the Phillips sale of 20 Nov 1986; with 1986 En. Diena certificate. Sassone No. 9a; €8,750 ($10,760) Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Realized: $2,400