Lot 33
 
Canal Zone 1906, "1 ct." on 20c violet, new setting (16 var.), numeral "1" identical to that of type b but otherwise the overprint matches the second setting of the 2¢ having "CANAL" 2¼mm below the top bar and "1 ct." 1 mm from the bottom bar, block of four. O.g., never hinged. Fresh and Very Fine. see the Canal Zone Philatelist, volume 20, pages 17-19. CZSG unlisted.
Estimate 500 - 750
According to Mr. Leeds, only ten mint and three used examples are recorded from this newly discovered setting of the type b overprint.
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| Realized $475 |
