Lot no. 1199 °

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1858, Bull's head 54 par. green on greenish with enormous  margins all around, most likely from the upper sheet margin, cancelled by clear blue "PIATRA 17/10", absolutely flawless, a superb copy of this difficult stamp and one of the finest in existance; certificate Heimbüchler AIEP