The Magnificent Laureated 5 Francs Block of Thirty
unmounted mint Block Larger Than four 1869 Laureated 5f. grey-violet block of thirty (3x10) from the lower right corner of the sheet showing "guide lines" in margin at foot, brilliant colour, stamps well centred and pristine unmounted mint. Lightly mounted in the margin, the few habitual gum creases and inconsequential gum imperfections as to be expected on this delicate stamp. Probably the largest known unused multiple. Of post office freshness and a wonderful showpiece of the highest exhibition calibre. Signed Calves. Ceres 33, FF. 1,575,000+
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unmounted mint Block Larger Than four 1869 Laureated 5f. grey-violet block of thirty (3x10) from the lower right corner of the sheet showing "guide lines" in margin at foot, brilliant colour, stamps well centred and pristine unmounted mint. Lightly mounted in the margin, the few habitual gum creases and inconsequential gum imperfections as to be expected on this delicate stamp. Probably the largest known unused multiple. Of post office freshness and a wonderful showpiece of the highest exhibition calibre. Signed Calves. Ceres 33, FF. 1,575,000+