Lot 93
Marion, Va., 1861, 10¢ black (55X2), huge margins all around, clear impression. Original gum, hinge remnant. Tiny tone spot at center. Fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $16,500
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED UNUSED EXAMPLES OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE PROVISIONAL.
Expertization: clear 1969 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ferrary
The only other recorded unused example of the 10¢ Marion provisional (Ex Freeland, Weill) has only three margins and gum stains.
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Realized $13,500 |