1c Blue, Ty. IIIa (8A). Positions 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, this position shows a wide break in outer line at bottom (a rare Type IIIa with break at bottom instead of top), large margin at left which beautifully shows the variety, other sides ample, pen cancel (not tied) on 1854 dated circular from Plattsburgh N.Y. to Rouses Point Village, "Paid" straightline handstamp, Very Fine and attractive cover, Position 81L1E is not only an inverted transfer position, but the Neinken book describes it as the "finest" example of Type IIIa on Plate 1 Early, signed Ashbrook, ex Cipolla

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