Lot 1109
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1870, 3¢ green, double impression (147b), clearly showing a second full impression of plate "No. 29" and a small part of the lower design including "Ce" of "Cents", this second partial impression is shifted up about 5mm and to the left 3mm; Fine.
Scott $40,000
A DRAMATIC BANK NOTE VARIETY CLEARLY SHOWING A SECOND IMPRESSION OF THE PLATE NUMBER IN THE DESIGN.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
This stamp is the only recorded Bank Note double impression showing a plate number. The certificate states it is a genuine 147b showing a partial double impression that includes plate "No. 29" in the design.
This double impression of the marginal markings is similar to the Official 3¢ Treasury stamp with imprint doubled in the design that was offered in the Markovits sale (lot 3179).
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