Lot 68
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1861, 90¢ blue, overprinted "Specimen" (72SB), bottom margin imprint and plate number block of eight, fresh and bright with most original gum. Small ink stain in right margin of bottom right stamp. F.-V.F., listed but unpriced by Scott. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
BELIEVED TO BE THE ONLY 90¢ PLATE BLOCK EXTANT— WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIMEN OVERPRINT.
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Realized $9,000 |