Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010

Category — France

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
325
ogbl
Sale 989, Lot 325, FranceFRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Block of four with wide selvage at left, original gum, barest trace of what may be hinging (all stamps appear Mint N.H.), brilliant color, top right stamp small natural inclusion

VERY FINE. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 1862 80-CENTIMES ISSUE. TRULY REMARKABLE FOR ITS PRISTINE CONDITION.

Yvert e8,000 as block. Scott Retail as singles

4,800
6,000