Lot 69
1870, 6¢ carmine, double impression (148b), second impression shifted upwards 1.1mm, cancelled by quartered cork cancel on cover to England, "Stonington Ct Feb 15" dcds, red "New York" exchange c.d.s., 1871 backstamp arrival; stamp and cover faults, otherwise Fine and exceedingly rare.
Scott $3,000
A MOST DRAMATIC PRINTING ERROR AND ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 6¢ BANK NOTE DOUBLE IMPRESSIONS, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE ON COVER.
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