Lot 24
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1851, 1¢ blue, type Ic (6b), position 81-91R4, vertical pair, top stamp being the less distinct "E" relief, and the bottom being the more distinct "F" relief, huge margins top and right with portions of 3 adjacent stamps, in slightly at bottom and in a bit at left, exceptionally brilliant and intense color. Blue "Madison Wisc". c.d.s. Fine.
Scott $12,250 as singles
A STRIKING PAIR, WHICH NOT ONLY OFFERS THE TWO SUBTYPES OF THE TYPE 1C, BUT IS APPARANTLY, THE ONLY IMPERFORATE PAIR OF TYPE IC RECORDED.
Expertization: 2001 P.S.E. Certificate, plated and signed by Ashbrook.
The reason for the rarity of a pair of type Ic stems from the fact that a pair of this type can only originate from two positions on the scarce plate four printings: 81-82R4, both "E" reliefs, and 81-91R4, the positions of the pair offered here.
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