Lot 123
1881, 1¢ gray blue and 3¢ blue green, re-engraved, Douglas patent 8-hole punch (206-207 vars.), blocks of four, original gum, latter h.r., nicely centered and fresh, 1¢ light crease as often with these fragile paper issues, otherwise F.-V.F., scarce set of blocks. Scott $1,680 as singles
Provenance: 3¢ backstamped HFC (Coleman)
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Realized $900 |