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18 2 RBS MINT BLOCK OF FOUR. 1852: 2 RBS blue, Thiele printing, the fantastic mint C J 200 000 - 220 000
block of four, with margins all round and of excellent colour and freshness,
tiniest of scissor cuts at left in the central margin only and nowhere near the
adhesives, with full, slightly cracked, large part original gum. This
magnificent block is a world-famous classic multiple and has previously been
certified by Sven Gronlund, Slaomir Kaiser, Dr. Arno Debo, Lasse Nielsen and
Carl Aage Moller. Ex collections of Baron Ferrary de la Rénotiére, Alfred
Lichtenstein, J. Engellau, Chr. Anddersen, Peer Lorentzen and Jussi Tuori.
Cat. Facit 2/II
19 2 RBS, THE USED BLOCK OF FOUR. 1852: 2 RBS deep blue, the extraordinary H J 80 000 - 100 000
unique used block of four of deep rich colour, Thiele printing from Plate II,
positions 1-2/11-12, cliche types 1-4, with position 2 showing the major plate
variety “Foot of 2 nearly dis-joined”. Margins trimmed on three sides but
leaving all the design clear, large margin at base and lightly cancelled by
Copenhagen “1” numerals in black. A major rarity of Scandinavian philately,
being the only known used block of four. Certificates Postilijonen (2000),
Nielsen (2003), Moller (2007). Ex collection Gene Scott, Peer Lorentzen.
Cat. Michel 2/II+2/IIF. Facit 1/II+1/IIv1.