10c Black, Vertical Half Used as 5c (2b). Left vertical half with large margins, tiny scissors-cut at top, tied across the cut by manuscript "#" hashtag cancel, slightly faded blue "Springfield Ms. Jun. 12" circular datestamp on folded cover to Hartford Conn., sender's "Paid" at bottom left, note on back "Found in attic of the Hartford Natl. Bank, Hartford Conn. by H. S. Redfield" (former owner), slightly toned, splits along folds reinforced with tape, file folds clear of stamp

FINE. A RARE VERTICAL BISECT OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. PROBABLY A LAST-MONTH USE OF THE FIRST ISSUE IN JUNE 1851.

USPCS census no. 4346. From our 1987 Rarities of the World sale (probably ex Rust). With 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott value $30,000.00

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