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1916, $1 violet black, bottom margin plate no. "5782" block of 6 with imprint and letter "A", o.g., lightly hinged at top, bottom stamps never hinged, one trivial short perf at lower left, choice overall centering, rich bold color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine, with approximately fifteen plate blocks of this issue known to exist. Scott No. 478 $12,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PLATE BLOCK OF THE 1916 $1 WASHINGTON PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE.
Realized: $3,750