1c Blue, Ty. I-Ib (5-5A). Positions 7-8R1E, horizontal pair with combination Type I at left and Type Ib at right, margins to in, the Type I clearly displays the complete design at right, dark shade from a late printing, unobtrusive cancel, right stamp (Type Ib) with tiny nick in bottom margin

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MULTIPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE, CONTAINING POSITION 7R1E, WHICH IS THE ONLY TYPE I POSITION, AND POSITION 8R1E, WHICH IS ONE OF THE TWO BEST EXAMPLES OF TYPE Ib ON THIS PLATE.

According to the Wagshal Census, the following used multiples containing Position 7R1E (Scott 5) are recorded: 7R1E as part of a used pair (on or off cover) -- 9; and 7R1E as part of a used strip of three -- 12.

The Types I and Ib in this dark shade are exceedingly rare, and was probably used just prior to altering the plate in the spring of 1852.

Offered to the market for the first time since Siegel Sale 460 (Oct. 22, 1974). With 1975 P.F. certificate. Wagshal Census No. 5-MUL-59. Scott Retail as combination pair $140,000.00

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