Lot 102
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1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, flags inverted (121b), very well centered, bright colors, well struck circle of "V's" cancel still leaves inverted flags quite visible. Absolutely negligible corner crease top right, choice. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $105,000
A BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED AND RICHLY COLORED USED SINGLE OF THIS IMPORTANT 1869 INVERT, OF WHICH PROBABLY LESS THAN 50 EXIST. GIVEN HOW MANY OF THESE HAVE MORE SERIOUS FAULTS OR PALE COLORS, THIS EXAMPLE EASILY RANKS AMONG THE FINER USED SINGLES.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
The stamp does not have a thin, as was noted in the Siegel census, nor does the Philatelic Foundation certificate mention one.
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