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Lot 1194

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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 100R2, ample to large margins except in a bit at top, deep color, 1858 year date postmark. Fresh and Fine example of this important "swing" position.
Scott $160+

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.

Coming from a relatively late printing (1858 postmark), this stamp actually has a bit of a break at bottom, but not quite enough to qualify as a type IIIa from this position is exceedingly rare.


 
Realized $170



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