Lot 63
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1851, 1¢ blue, type III (8), position 99R2, three clear to large margins except just in at top, bright color and light town cancel, couple light creases, visible only on reverse; fresh and F.-V.F.
Scott $12,500
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THE POSITION CONSIDERED THE PROTOTYPICAL ONE-CENT TYPE III.
Expertization: 2001 APS certificate.
Though the top break is not visible, the bottom one is obvious and the major double transfer that characterizes this unique position is unmistakable.
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