Lot 136
1851, 12¢ black (17), block of four, large margins at sides, just touching at top, tied by two of three strikes "Bristol R.I. Mar 10" c.d.s. on cover to Birmingham, England, red "38" credit handstamp and "America Paid Liverpool" (3.23) transit c.d.s., reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. Mar 11" exchange datestamp and "Birmingham Mar 24 1857" arrival c.d.s.; cover refolded at left with left vertical pair creased (and showing tiny abrasion) from where it was originally folded over the edge of the envelope, Fine and exceedingly rare.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
THIS IS ONE OF ONLY FIVE OR SIX RECORDED 12¢ 1851 ISSUE BLOCKS USED ON COVER.
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