Lot 40091 - 1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two

1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two
1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two
1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two
1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two



Lot 40091 - 1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two

Italian States » Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate I » Stamps
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Estimate
5'000 - 8'000 CHF
Auction date
Sun 4 Oct 2026 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
10d 21h 43m 20s before bidding ends

Description

1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two places and has been expertly rejoined, preserving its impressive appearance and integrity.

A rare and important multiple of great significance for the study of the Plate I retouches, combining outstanding size, visual appeal and specialist interest. Despite the repairs, a fine exhibition-quality piece and one of the largest surviving used multiples of this shade.

Expertise: Signed Russo, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026).

Catalogue ref: Sassone 6c

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