Lot 11
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), position 5R1E, exquisitely fresh, absolutely stunning and unusually deep color for a plate 1E stamp, large margins on three sides, allowing the type characteristics to completely show to just into ornament at upper left, finely detailed impression, crisp clean paper, light blue town postmark, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $9,500
A MOST HANDSOME AND COMPLETELY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE TYPE IB IMPERFORATE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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