Lot 29
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, printed on both sides, reverse inverted (9a), top portion of design printed on reverse in an inverted orientation, ample to large margins except just in at bottom. "Boston Paid" cancel. Mild corner crease. Still Very Fine.
Scott $50,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ TYPE IV IMPERFORATE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES— AND, IN FACT, THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS VARIETY ON ANY OF THE TYPES OF THE 1¢ 1851-1860 ISSUE PERFORATED OR IMPERFORATE.
Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Wagshal, Natalee Grace
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