Lot 1516 o
1847, 10¢ black, double transfer (type "D"), position 41R1, showing double transfer of left and bottom frame lines, ample to large margins, deep shade nicely complemented by blue grid cancels leaving the double transfer of the bottom and left framelines completely visible, Very Fine and choice, ex-Saadi, Gross; with 1969 and 1989 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 2 var. $2,200.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE WITH TYPE D DOUBLE TRANSFER.
Philip Wall records only 42 off-cover examples of the Type D double transfer.
Realized: $1,100