3c Dull Red, Type II (11A var). Positions 91-92L1L, bottom sheet margin pair with exceptionally narrow spacing between the subjects, right stamp with dramatic line thru "Three Cents" and rosettes doubled, deep rich color which has been previously called Experimental Orange Brown--we respectfully disagree, but it is not important, since the "squeezed" plate variety and double transfer are of far greater significance--other margins to barely in at left, tied by indistinct circular datestamp on cover to Louisville Ky., letter enclosure datelined 1854 but may not belong with the cover, lightly cleaned, still Very Fine example of this dramatic double transfer

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