Lot 2129
 
State Dept., 1873, $10 green & black (O70), magnificent mint block of four with full top and bottom margin, frame plate "No. 122" and vignette "No." at top and nearly full imprint at bottom, full clean original gum, lightly hinged in top left stamp and selvage only, three stamps n.h., excellent centering for this difficult high value, rich colors with sharp impression. Very Fine. Exceptional multiple of this rare Official issue.
Scott $22,500
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED BLOCKS OF FOUR.
According to Post Office records, only 363 of the $10 State stamps were requisitioned by the State Department.
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