Lot 151
 
1881, 1¢ gray blue, re-engraved, Douglas 8-hole patent punch (206 var.), top imprint and plate no. block of ten, original gum never hinged, well centered. Fresh and intact Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750 as hinged
A CHOICE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1¢ DOUGLAS PATENT PUNCH, AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE AS A NEVER HINGED TOP.
Expertization: with 1958, 1993 P.F. certificates.
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