10c Black, Double Transfer Ty. B (2-B). Position 31R1, original gum, typically of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Edson the gum is thinly applied, but it covers virtually the entire surface (described on accompanying certificate as "part original gum"), double transfer in "Post Office", "U.S." and top right frameline, large margins to full at bottom where there is a small margin repair at right

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE ONLY RECORDED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE B. A GREAT RARITY.

Two unused examples of the Ty. A double transfer are recorded. This is the only recorded unused example showing the desirable Ty. B double transfer, which is most prominent in "Post Office" at top.

Ex Waterhouse and from our 1987 Rarities sale. With 1986 P.F. certificate. Unpriced in Scott as unused with double transfer. Scott Retail for original gum No. 2

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