Lot 1326
1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 45L4, large margins all around, lightly tied by partial Philadelphia"U.S.P.O. Despatch, Prepaid One Cent" oval handstamp on small locally addressed ladies envelope. A choice Extremely Fine stamp on a Very Fine cover.
Scott $3,750
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS KEY 1¢ TYPE, THE QUALITY OF WHICH IS ALMOST NEVER SEEN ON COVER.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate confirming postion.
Provenance: Brown
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