
Lot
846
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top and twice at bottom, position 87R1L, four margins, rich color and sharp early impression, tied by "New-York, 1ct. Jan 12" integral-rate cds on unsealed cover to Nunda N.Y., endorsed "Circ" for circular at top left; some minor edge staining, otherwise Very Fine and scarce recut variety, ex-Wagshal, Celler. Scott Nos. 9 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
The recut once at top and twice at bottom variety is recorded from only four positions out of 200 on plate 1L.
Realized: $140