Sale 962 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 24-26 September, 2008

Category — Essays, Proofs and Specimens (Bowlsby Patent Coupon Essays)

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2040

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1c Blue, Bowlsby Patent Coupon, Plate Essay, Perforated All Around (63-E13f). Block of 20 with selvage at both sides and at bottom, original gum, deep rich color

VERY FINE. THIS IS SURELY THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE ONE-CENT BOWLSBY PATENT ESSAY -- A REMARKABLE SHOWPIECE

Scott Retail as singles

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