Sale 307


 
Lot 65



1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), top margin imprint and plate No. 18 block of 14 with straight edge and split arrow at right, marvelous color and full original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage and on one stamp only; small corner crease upper right selvage [not affecting the actual plate block], Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $16,900

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND CRISP EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY SCARCE PLATE BLOCK, ONLY TEN OF WHICH ARE RECORDED IN THE CHAPIN CENSUS.

 
Realized $13,000



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