Sale 287


 
Lot 1270

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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), position 71-76, 81-88, 91-98L1L, block of 22, each stamp pen cancelled, docketing at left, faults to varying degrees throughout but a most important multiple.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

THE LARGEST KNOWN USED MULTIPLE OF THE 1¢ 1851-57 IMPERFORATE FROM ANY PLATE.

This block is a new find bought privately by the owner; consequently this is its first appearance at public auction.


 
Realized $3,750



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