3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Position 99L2E, rich color and beautiful early impression, large margins to clear, red "Ju 1(4)" town datestamp, most likely the earliest known usage from Plate 2 Early, while it cannot be absolutely proven that this is a July 1851 usage, June 1852 is very unlikely as the detailed impression is free from wear which is characteristic of the earliest impressions from Plate 2 Early, comparison of this stamp with the Chase photo of the same position shows considerable wear on the latter, Scott lists July 23, 1851 as the EDU for Plate 2 Early, with 1997 P.F. certificate and accompanied by a note from Dr. Amonette

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