Lot 1320
 
90¢ Carmine & black, re-issue (132), upper left corner margin imprint and plate "No. 22" block of 10 (with two additional defective stamps at right). Incredibly fresh with exquisite colors on bright paper, outstanding centering throughout, a few reinforced perfs in one spot, full, fresh o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $325,000
A BREATHTAKING MULTIPLE WHICH WOULD HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED THE GREATEST OF ALL UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCKS.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
Illustrated on the front cover of The United States Postage Stamps of 1869 by Jon Rose.
This plate block is the only known example of the 90¢ value of the 1869 issue with a plate number.
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