30th International Auction

1875, 20p Greyish Ultramarine, Stamp Office printing, perforated 12½, superb mint corner block of nine (pos. 1-3 / 11-13 / 21-23) showing INVERTED CLICHÉ in position 11 (tête-bêche), a few hinges at top and bottom leaving the tête-bêche strip of three (pos. 11-13) in EXTREMELY FINE AND FRESH MINT NEVER HINGED CONDITION. A VERY RARE MULTIPLE IN THIS OUTSTANDING QUALITY. Certificate Reinikainen. (Facit 16L c2g v1, Michel 16BaK 3200 € [for a hinged tête-bêche) and estimated +100% for mint never hinged = 6400 €]). Catalog Price 2700.00