Lot 1081
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ Blue, Dots in Curved Frame Above Messenger, plate no. 882 and imprint block of nine with strong offset of plate no. 880 and imprint on reverse, o.g., hinged reinforced perf separations, F.-V.F.Scott No. E5a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A SPECTACULAR EXHIBITION ITEM WITH E5A PLATE #882 ON FRONT AND E5 PLATE #880.
This offset on the reverse of the stamp apparently was from a very wet pane for such clarity and impression. After the pane dried, it was gummed as usual.
Realized: $1,250