Lot 52
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1861, 5¢ brown, type II, printed on both sides (30Ab), clear partial impression on reverse in the same orientation as the front, bold town postmark. Small corner creases, facial scuff on normal side only. Otherwise, Fine.
Scott $45,000
A MOST IMPORTANT 5¢ PRINTING VARIETY, BEING ONE OF ONLY 2 KNOWN, THE OTHER HAVING FAULTS AS WELL— THESE TWO ARE THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLES OF ANY 5¢ FROM ANY ISSUE PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES.
Expertization: 1971 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ishikawa
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