Lot 666
 
1898, 50¢ Trans-Miss. (291), bottom margin imprint and plate no. block of four, nicely centered with deep, rich color and a crisp, sharp impression, original gum, lightly hinged at top and never hinged at bottom, light horizontal crease across lower right and part of lower left stamp, otherwise fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $15,000
A MOST HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK.
Expertization: 1981 PF Certificate.
Very few plate blocks exist whatsoever, of these, few are without faults and most are quite off center.
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