Lot 333
Wrapper, 1862, Nesbitt 2nd Issue, 1¢ blue on orange, period after "POSTAGE" (W22), a pristine, unsealed mint wrapper, type 3 die. Extremely Fine. UPSS 40a; $6,000. Scott $5,500
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ BLUE STAR DIE WRAPPER ON ORANGE PAPER. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE STAR DIES.
Porter Venn notes that probably no more than five examples of each type exist.
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Realized $2,300 |