Lot 71
 
1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), top margin imprint and plate no. 18 block of 14 with straight edge and split arrow at right, marvelous color, well centered and full original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage and on one stamp only; small corner crease upper right selvage [not affecting the actual plate block], o.g., Very Fine.
Scott $16,850
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH AND CRISP EXAMPLE OF THIS VERY SCARCE PLATE BLOCK, ONLY TEN OF WHICH ARE RECORDED IN THE CHAPIN CENSUS. THIS EXAMPLE IS CERTAINLY AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.
Provenance: Little
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