1c Blue, Ty. Ia (6). Position 93R4 (thanks to Richard Celler for plating), with large bottom sheet margin, other sides mostly large to just barely touching outer ornaments in a couple of spots, beautiful deep Plate 4 shade and proof-like impression, cancelled by clearly struck town circular datestamp leaving all of the design fully visible, exceptionally fresh and bright

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A WONDERFUL SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ia IMPERFORATE FROM THE LEGENDARY 1956 CASPARY SALE, WHERE IT WAS APTLY DESCRIBED AS "BEAUTIFUL."

This stamp is accompanied by the piece from which it was removed to verify its perfect condition. In the 1956 Caspary sale, this was the second used Scott 6 offered, and it realized $400 against its then-current catalogue value of $250.

Ex Caspary

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