Lot 2018
 
Envelope, 1860, 1¢ blue on orange, die 1 (U21A), mint entire, size 7, knife 22u, watermark 0, deep rich color, Very Fine. UPSS 33 $2,500.
Scott $2,750
A RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ BLUE ON ORANGE STAR DIE ENTIRE.
According to Porter Venn's census, probably no more than ten exist of UPSS Nos. 32 and 33. He also notes that he has seen only one of UPSS 33, the Saddleback collection had two other examples bringing the total to three.
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