Lot 2058 o
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer, Position 4R1L, top margin single showing plate bruise in selvage, wide margins showing portions of adjacent stamps on two sides, bright vibrant color, light town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, this is the only position on Plate 1 Late that was not recut, ex-Zoellner; signed Ashbrook, with 1987, 2002 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90).Scott No. 7 var. $360.
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE TYPE II POSITION, WHICH SHOWS THE COMPLETE DESIGN AT TOP AND THE DOUBLE TRANSFER.
Realized: $500