10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Original gum described on 1998 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged" and on most recent certificate as "large part original gum" (we side with the former), deep rich color and proof-like impression, single shortish perf at right not mentioned on either accompanying certificate

VERY FINE. A RARE AND REMARKABLY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE FIRST DESIGN.

The 10c 1861 "First Design" (or Type I from Plate 4) is extremely difficult to find in well-centered, sound, original-gum condition, This is partly due to the narrow spacing on Plate 4, which was used for the earliest printing.

With 1998 and 2008 P.F. certificates

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