1c Blue, Ty. II/IV (7/9). Positions 4/14R1L, top stamp Type II, unused (no gum), large margins to clear, radiant color, accompanying certificate notes "faint surface spots on bottom stamp" which we fail to detect

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED COMBINATION PAIR OF 1851 ONE-CENT TYPES II AND IV IMPERFORATE. THIS UNUSED VERTICAL PAIR MAY WELL BE UNIQUE.

Position 4R1L is the only position that was not recut on Plate 1 Late, thus producing a Type II stamp. Vertical pairs are considerably rarer than horizontal, and so this combination may be unique (outside of the intact pane).

Ex Wagshal. With 1970 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum

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