Sale 1134 — The Alan Collection of United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 September, 2016

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Category — 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)

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Sale 1134, Lot 54, 1875 Reprint of 1857-60 Issue (Scott 40-47)10c Blue Green, Reprint (43). Without gum as issued, rich color on bright paper, gorgeous centering, trivial natural inclusion not mentioned on accompanying certificate

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFULLY-CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 REPRINT.

The Continental Bank Note Company made a new plate for the 10c 1857 Reprint, consisting of 100 subjects, using an original transfer roll. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). All are Type I stamps. 516 of the 10c were sold, and the remaining 9,484 were destroyed on July 23, 1884, by order of the Postmaster General.

Ex "Laila." With 2002 P.F. certificate

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