5c Red Brown (12). Block of three, margins to in and showing part of adjacent stamp at top, two strikes of "Columbus O." 1857 datestamps, probably from second and third rows of the plate, small scissors-cut in margin between vertical stamps, few creases and tiny sealed tear at bottom right corner

FINE AND EXTREMELY SCARCE MULTIPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856.

We record nine blocks of four or larger on and off cover, and two blocks of three. Illustrated in Hill book on page 14. Scott Retail for the more common strip of three

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