Lot 112
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, . Scott 24. Stated catalog value is for hinged pairs, blocks and the premium for the plate variety, a very rare part pane of 90 from plate 9 with top and bottom sheet margins, position 10 shows the "earring" flaw, when separated for distribution to post offices the knife cut at a slight angle into the design at top right and left a wide center line straddle at bottom right, wonderfully fresh with 83 stamps never hinged, (the other seven hinge remnant), off-center as typically seen, V.G.-Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000
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| Realized $7,975 |
