Lot 97
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine, double impression (114d), easily discernible doubling over the entire design, wide pre-printing fold, intense shade from the double printing, light cancel allows the variety to be completely visible. Fine.
Scott $15,000
A DRAMATIC AND IMPORTANT 1869 VARIETY— THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF A DOUBLE IMPRESSION ON ANY DENOMINATION OF THE 1869 ISSUE— OTHER THAN THE 15¢ INVERT, WHICH EXISTS WITH A DOUBLE IMPRESSION OF THE VIGNETTE (SEE LOT 100).
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Natalee Grace
Interestingly, the paper fold did not open on either pass through the press, leaving it completely devoid of any printing.
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