3c Dull Experimental Orange Brown, Ty. II (11A var). Position 86R1L, lovely soft shade, small nicks at bottom, tied by "New-York Dec 13" (1851) circular datestamp on folded cover to Cleveland O., sender's oval handstamp, bit heavy filing folds clear of stamp, Fine appearing example of this rare shade, Dr. Chase notes on back "Experimental O.B. The really rare Dull O.B. Dec. 1851", also accompanied by note from Dr. Amonette stating "VF example of the rare dull Experimental O.B. This stamp has not changed color since checked by Dr. Chase years ago", Scott Retail as regular Experimental Orange Brown

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