Details
unused 1861 Paris print 40 lep. mauve on blue horizontal strip of three, fresh with much original gum, small to good margins except where just cut-into at top right; centre stamp with trace of thinning, right stamp with 3mm. closed tear at foot. Of fine appearance and a scarce multiple. S.G. 5, £320+
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