Lot 84
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Canal Zone 1920, 2c orange vermilion & black (47), horizontal block of eight with several partial strikes of a railroad "RMS" duplex dated October 28, 1920. Creases and other faults. Fine appearance.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE LARGEST RECORDED USED MULTIPLE OF THIS RARE STAMP.
This block of eight and a block of four are believed to be the only used blocks recorded. They were once a block of twelve until Dr. Leeds was persuaded to break the block and sell the block of four to another collector, the logic being that he would still have the largest used multiple—he still regrets his "philatelic sacrilege".
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| Realized $1,300 |
