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Lot 3030

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1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), from position 99R2, huge margins except design barely shaved at lower right, blue town cancel, exceptinally fresh and bright. Small faint corner crease at upper right. Choice Very Fine appearance.
Scott $12,000

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.

The dramatic double transfer along the right side which positively identifies this rare position is clearly visible. Position 99R2 is considered the best example of the type III because of the wide break at the bottom that was the result of a short transfer rather than the plate wear that caused the break on the plate 4 examples.


 
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