1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Two right margin blocks of four hinged together, reconstructing the "(Toppan, Carpe)nter, Casilear & Co. BANK NOTE ENGRAVERS. Phila. New York, Boston & Cincinnati" imprint and "No. 1." plate number at right, original gum, ample to large margins except just in at bottom left, strong color, each block with a crease and a few minor toned spots, small cut between the bottom two stamps

FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATE NUMBER AND MOST OF THE IMPRINT FROM THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE PLATE I LATE.

In its early state, before 199 of the 200 subjects were recut, there was no imprint on Plate 1. At the time of reworking the plate, the Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. imprint with the plate number ("No. 1”) was added at the sides, which makes this the first plate number in United States stamp production.

Ex Eno, Consul Klep (bottom block) and Chapin (who reunited the two blocks). Chapin census no. 7A.

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