Lot 36
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St. Louis, Mo., 1846, 20¢ black on gray lilac (11X6), type I, position 1, ample to large margins. Light manuscript cancellation. Tiny almost invisible scissors cut entirely in top right margin. Still choice and Very Fine.
Scott $25,000
ONE OF THE FINEST OFF-COVER EXAMPLES OF THE 20¢ ST. LOUIS BEAR ON GRAY LILAC.
Expertization: "W.H.C(olson) backstamp, clear 1984 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Caspary, Weill
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