Lot 119
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1870, 3¢ green, printed on both sides, reverse inverted (147a), light but distinct impression on reverse in an inverted orientation to the front. Black grid cancel on the front. Light crease and 4mm closed tear upper right. Fine appearance.
Scott $17,500
ONLY 5 OR 6 OF ANY OF THE 3¢ BANK NOTES ARE KNOWN WITH IMPRESSIONS ON BOTH SIDES. THIS IS ONE OF TWO FEATURING A VIRTUALLY COMPLETE IMPRESSION ON REVERSE.
The only denomination of the Bank Notes known with printing on both sides are the 3¢ values: the National, with three recorded and the Continental, of which we are aware of only two, one of which is offered in this sale in lot 124. We have never seen the 3¢ grilled printed on both sides listed in Scott.
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