Sale #55

1850 - 5c yellow-ochre 3 huge margins, fu; the reverse showing parts of two further stamp impressions, inverted in relation to the original, spaced as for an inter-panneau pair - a unique, spectacular piece ex the Rothschild collection. The ultimate rarity of Lombardy & Venetia believed new to market after 30 years and previously sold for the equivalent of £100,000 ex Rothschild. The pivotal stamp of any Gold Medal standard collection. Unique [Diena cert. (1982)]. Illustrated in Sassone 2014 Specialised Italian States catalogue Page 16 - there being only 2 examples known printed on the reverse - this being the only inter-panneaux 'gutter' example catalogued by Sassone as Sass 13ad and noted as the only example extant. (image available) [Estimate price: £55,000.00]