Lot 880 o
Philippines, 1868-74, "HABILITADO POR LA NACION", 1r Green on Blue, with vertical overprint reading up and multiple, block of 28, light strikes of parrilla lozenge cancel, clear to full margins all around, rich color, a few trivial faults, as expected on a block this size, not detracting from appearance, otherwise Very Fine, the largest known used block of this issue; with 1991 Grauss certificate. Edifil Nos. 20D.Scott Nos. 26 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $800