Sale 283


 
Lot 2127



State Dept., 1873, 10¢ dark green (O62), full top half sheet of fifty with plate "No. 98" and imprint, brilliant color and impression, exceptional centering for such a large multiple, full o.g. with 45 never hinged stamps including the plate block of twelve that is hinged in the selvage only, position 34 is the short transfer variety at upper right, an outstanding multiple with many gem quality stamps; a bit of separation in the upper right not affecting the plate block. F.-V.F.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000

THE FINEST 10¢ STATE PLATE NUMBER BLOCK AND THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE.

 
Realized $15,000



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