1c Blue, Type IV (9). Position 89R1L, recut once at top and with clear break in outer line at bottom, massive Jumbo margins with large portions of all adjoining stamps, grid cancels, a thread was previously embedded just above the "ONE" and is now gone, leading to a lower grade than its margins would otherwise indicate, still an Extremely Fine Gem, only a few positions on Plate 1 Late show a break in the bottom line on late impressions, Position 89R1L is the original one recognized and described by Ashbrook (see Neinken book, page 129), this example with Jumbo margins is very desirable, ex Ishikawa, With 1978 P.F. and 2021 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $900.00), based on margins alone this is a solid 100J, accompanied by another 1c from Position 89R1L showing complete outer lines (earlier state of the plate)

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