Lot 353
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), position 32R1E, large to huge margins showing bits of adjacent stamps on three sides, in at left, vertical pre-printing paper fold, bright color, tied by bold "Cincinnati O. Dec. 4" c.d.s. on illustrated insurance company circular with striking letterhead showing allegorical figure with shield Protection and conflagration in background, etc.; stamp with light gum soiling in margins, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Biddle
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| Realized $290 |
