Lot 42
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1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, imperf between (22b), horizontal pair. Positions 27-28L4, lovely fresh color. Town postmarks fortuitously leave the imperforate portion unobstructed. Tiny pinhole not mentioned in accompanying certificate. Handsome Fine appearance.
Scott $10,000
A FRESH AND MOST ATTRACTIVE PAIR, AND THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THIS MAJOR VARIETY ON THE TYPE IIIA. THIS AND THE TYPE III PAIR IN THE PREVIOUS LOT ARE THE ONLY EXAMPLES OF THIS ERROR ON ANY 1¢ 1857.
Expertization: 1958 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Neinken, Beals, Wagshal
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