Lot 1073
1851, 12¢ black (17), block of four, large margins at sides, just touching at top, tied by "Bristol R.I. Mar 10" c.d.s. on yellow cover to Birmingham, England, reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. Mar 11" exchange datestamp with red "38" credit handstamp, red Liverpool Paid (3.23) transit, "Birmingham Mar 24 1857" arrival backstamp; cover refolded at left, left vertical pair creased from foldover, Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FIVE OR SIX RECORDED 12¢ 1851 ISSUE BLOCKS USED ON COVER.
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