Lot 1013
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1851, 1¢ blue, type I (5, 5A), Pos. 7-8RIE. Virtually clear to large margins, irregularly separated at left and in at bit at bottom left, deep color on fresh paper. Light grid cancels. Light vertical creases - not immediately obvious, especially on type I. Otherwise Very Fine appearance.
Scott $70,000
A HANDSOME AND MOST DESIRABLE PAIR, CONTAINING THE RARE TYPE I.
Expertization: 1965 P.F. and 1997 PSE Certificates.
The recently published "Wagshal Census of 7RIE" records a total of 90 confirmed examples including unused stamps, covers and multiples containing this position. The pair offered here is one of only seven off-cover combination type I-Ia pairs (three are position 6-7 and four are position 7-8).
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