Lot
2636 o
Revenue, 1862, First Issue, 20¢ Foreign Exchange, perf'd, silk paper, block of 7 with top pair showing silk fibers, remaining stamps are R41c, strong color with neat 1872 manuscript cancels; few perf seps between top pair, fresh and Very Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. R41d, R41c Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A REMARKABLE MULTIPLE CONTAINING THE RARE 20¢ FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON SILK PAPER.
This block was discussed in the American Revenuer (Vol. 64, No. 2) in 2011 by Michael Mahler who feels that this multiple should be considered entirely on silk paper with some of the stamp not showing fibers. Stamps not showing fibers does not preclude them from being silk paper stamps.
Realized: $1,000