Lot 1105
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1871, 7¢ vermilion, grilled (138), virtually perfect centering with radiant color and a beautifully struck fancy New York "rosette" with part of duplexed c.d.s. at bottom. A choice Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $525
AN EXTRAORDINARY SEVEN-CENT GRILL HIGHLIGHTED BY EXCEPTIONAL CENTERING, REMARKABLE COLOR AND A STRIKING CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
This cancel is similar to New York's foreign mail cancels but is part of a duplex device that was used only domestically. It is normally seen on 2¢ drop letters and is quite rare on the higher values.
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