10c Blue, Frameline (10). Block of four, unused (no gum), huge margins to just in at top right including part of adjoining stamp at top left, showing virtually complete framelines on two sides plus the framelines at center, top left stamp some thinning, bottom right stamp very light stain in upper right margin

FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED BLOCK OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES 10-CENT FRAMELINE ISSUE.

The most important characteristic of Scott 10 is the frameline around each stamp. The lines were engraved on the plate and served as a guide for the siderographer when aligning the transfer roll to make the plate. Each stamp shares framelines with the adjoining positions.

The only other multiples of the 10c Frameline are strips -- this is the only recorded block. A strip is not necessarily the ideal way to view the frameline, because strips do not show the full layout of the framelines. The block offered here, with the "+" frameline between stamps and framelines at sides, is the ideal way to show the layout of the frameline.

With 1979 P.F. and 2006 C.S.A. certificates. This remarkable multiple brought $11,500 hammer in our 1987 Rarities sale. Illustrated in the Confederate States Catalog and Handbook on p. 342, where it is priced at $45,000.00. Scott Retail

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