Lot 229
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1925, 5¢ blue, imperf vertically (586a), Horizontal pair, wide margins at sides, rich color. Centered to top with inverted "Portland Oregon" pre-cancel. Left stamp thin and small tear. Fine appearance. Scott $8,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS MAJOR ERROR, THE RATHER LOW CATALOGUE VALUE IS BASED ON A 2000 AUCTION SALE.
Provenance: Floyd
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Realized $6,250 |