Lot 212
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1917, 20¢ light ultramarine, perf 10 at bottom (515d), rather well centered for this, bright color. Light boxed cancel. F.-V.F.
Scott $12,500
A FRESH AND FULLY SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 20 CENT PERF 10 AT TOP OR BOTTOM, OF WHICH ONLY 9 EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION (THERE IS ALSO A PRE-CANCELLED PAIR FROM THE SIRRON COLLECTION). OF THESE, 6 ARE PRE-CANCELLED AND, OF THE OTHER TWO WITH POSTAL CANCELS, ONE HAS A FAULT, AND THE OTHER A RATHER HEAVY BRUSH STROKE CANCEL, MAKING THIS ARGUABLY THE FINEST EXTANT— THERE ARE NO UNUSED EXAMPLES.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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