1c Blue, Type II, Plate 2 Crack (7 var). Positions 23-25L2, three stamps from a horizontal strip, scissors-separated and seamlessly joined, left stamp (Position 23) showing bottom of crack in its early state, ample to large margins, tied by grid cancel and "Nantucket Mass. Jul. 24" circular datestamp on small cover to Boston

EXTREMELY FINE. A CHOICE ON-COVER EXAMPLE OF THE PLATE 2 FLAW.

Unlike plate cracks resulting from stress fractures during the course of printing, the Plate 2 crack is believed to have been caused by a integral flaw in the steel plate. As Plate 2 was used, the crack widened and extended downward into the fourth row. Due to the nature of this unusually large crack, Ashbrook preferred to call it the "Plate 2 Flaw."

Ex Neinken, Zoellner, Dr. Puliafito and Cipolla. With 1998 P.F. certificate

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