Lot 1440
 
1917, 2¢ rose, type I, imperf horizontally (499a), top sheet margin block of 9 with part arrow at top right. Well centered, fresh color, light natural paper or gum wrinkles. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine.
Scott $1,050 ++
Expertization: annotated in selvage "guaranteed part of original sheet Herman" (Herst?).
This is the largest multiple of the imperf horizontally error we have seen; an outstanding position piece for the 2¢ Washington-Franklin specialist.
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