1c Rose (J59). Top imprint, plate no. 5510 and star block of six with narrow selvage, left vertical pair lightly hinged, other four stamps Mint N.H., brilliant color, bottom center stamp trivial natural inclusion

VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 1916 ONE-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.

Generally, the 1c Unwatermarked Perf 10 is found with poor centering. Our review of major plate block and Postage Due auctions, including Cole, Simon, Todd, and Wampler, revealed only three examples: the ex-Cole (and Drucker) plate block (plate 5541), the ex-Wampler plate block (plate 5510), and one from our 2003 Rarities sale (plate 5522). All three are top positions with selvage reduced.

With 1966 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles

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