Lot 120
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1870, 3¢ green, double impression (147b), clearly showing a second full impression of plate "No. 29" and a small part of the lower design; this second partial impression is shifted up about 5mm and to the left 3mm. Fine.
Scott $30,000
THIS PARTIAL DOUBLE IMPRESSION IS BY FAR THE MOST DRAMATIC OF ANY OF THE FIVE CERTIFIED EXAMPLES.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
This stamp is the only recorded Bank Note double impression showing a plate number. The certificate states it is a genuine 147b showing a partial double impression that includes plate "No. 29" in the design.
This double impression of the marginal markings is similar to the Official 3¢ Treasury stamp with imprint doubled in the design that was offered in the Markovits sale, MBI sale 273, Feb 2004 (lot 3179).
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