Lot 180
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1861, 1¢//90¢, plate proofs on card, seven different (63P4//76P4), top margin blocks of 30 of the 1¢ (63P4), 3¢ (74TC4), 5¢ (76P4), 12¢ (69P4), 24¢ (70P4), 30¢ (71P4) and 90¢ (72P4); all but the 30¢ and 90¢ with the National Bank Note Co. imprint in the margin and the 1¢, 5¢ and 12¢ coming from the reprint sheets of 100; all with large margins and bright colors, the 3¢ block having a bit of very faint soiling; A choice Very Fine and unique set.
Scott $13,400 as blocks and singles
THIS SET IS BELIEVED TO BE FROM THE SET OF SHEETS EXHIBITED BY THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT AT THE 1895 COTTON STATE & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN ATLANTA.
Expertization: Ackerman, Crawford, Lilly.
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