Lot 1262
 
1914, 1¢ green, perf 12x10 (423A), a newly discovered mint block of 4. Typical centering, natural straight edge at left, fresh intense color and bright paper. O.g., lightly hinged. An exceedingly rare block of particular interest to the Washington-Franklin specialist.
Scott $30,000 for singles
ONLY EIGHT UNUSED AND FIFTY-THREE USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1¢ COMPOUND PERF. 12 X 10 ARE RECORDED, IN ADDITION THERE IS A SINGLE ON POSTCARD, A PAIR ON COVER AND A USED BLOCK OF FOUR EACH OF WHICH IS UNIQUE. THIS RECENTLY CERTIFIED MINT BLOCK IS ALSO UNIQUE. SCOTT UNUSED VALUE IS FOR A SOUND STAMP WITH THE PERFS TOUCHING OR JUST CUTTING INTO THE DESIGN.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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