Lot 1421
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, major double transfer, Position 74R12, o.g., bright color, fresh and Fine, ex-Washal, Celler; with 1978 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 20 var. $1,050 as normal.
This position is mentioned in the Neinken book on page 492: "I doubt if any other stamp from any of the other eleven plates shows any better example of a doubled top line as 74R12 exhibits".
Realized: $675