Lot 322
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 8R1E, large margins except just in at left, clearly showing the type characteristics at the bottom and the position dots in the top margin, bright early plate 1 color and neat town cancel, light corner crease and small sealed tear at bottom; choice, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott $10,000
AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE IB, FROM ONE OF THE TWO BEST POSITIONS.
Expertization: 1987 APS Certificate noting corner crease but not tear or position.
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