10c Green, Ty. IV (16). Position 55L1, recut at bottom, traces of original gum, large margins to clear, rich color, expertly repaired in left margin, some toning at top

FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1855 10-CENT TYPE IV WITH ORIGINAL GUM, WHICH IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL CLASSIC UNITED STATES STAMPS.

As an indication of rarity, we have offered only nine unused copies (four without gum, five with gum) in all of our Rarities sales and in the last 14 years of auctions. The last time we sold an example with any original gum was in the 1999 Golin sale (Sale 812).

With 1990 A.P.S. certificate. Scott Retail as no gum $16,000.00. Scott Retail as with gum

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