Sale 342


 
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.


 
Realized $6,000



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