Lot 1351
1852, 3¢ dull red (11), position 47R6 with recut lines on bust, ample margins to just touching, tied by blue "Petersburg, Va., Apr 3" c.d.s. on cover to Hicks Ford, Va. Very Fine and very rare on cover.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Newbury
Accompanied by a note from George Sloane stressing the rarity of this recutting variety, particularly on cover.
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