Lot 2019
Wrapper, 1862, 1¢ blue on orange, die 1 (W22), mint wrapper, knife W1A, watermark 0, 147x77mm, deep rich color with crisp embossing, stitch watermark, fresh and Very Fine. UPSS 40a $7,250. Scott $8,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ BLUE STAR DIE WRAPPER ON ORANGE PAPER. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE STAR DIES.
Porter Venn notes that probably no more than five examples of each type exist.
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Realized $6,000 |