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1857, 3¢ rose, type II, Positions 79-80/89-90L3, block of 4 with right selvage showing full centerline, canceled by 1857 town cds, position 79L3 shows 1 extra line at left and no inner line at right, pos. 89L3 shows 2 extra lines at left and no inner line at left, pos. 80L3 and 90L3 show no inner lines at left, top left stamp with a sealed tear at top, top right stamp with small faults, Very Fine appearance, Unpriced in Scott but noted as believed to be unique.; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 25A Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED USED INNER LINE BLOCK OF THE 3¢ PERFORATED TYPE II ISSUE, A TRULY REMARKABLE MULTIPLE SHOWING THREE DIFFERENT MAJOR RECUTTING VARIETIES.
Realized: $9,500