10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins to full including what is likely a top sheet margin, bright shade and crisp impression, completely sound

EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. RARE IN SOUND CONDITION AND WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.

The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors. Many surviving examples have faults to some extent. The example offered here is one of the finer we have encountered.

With 2003 P.F. and 2003 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates

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