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Jayne & Son, 4¢ Green, Imperf, Old Paper, intensely rich color, large to huge margins, usual few light creases and small internal tear, Extremely Fine appearance, without a doubt One of the Finest Examples of the Jayne & Son 4¢ Green Imperforate on Old Paper, A Great Match & Medicine Issue Rarity With Only 5 Examples Recorded in the Aldrich census (of which 4 are reported to be faulty).Scott No. RS146a $4,500.
Of the four examples of the Jayne & Son 4¢ green imperforate on old paper issue residing in the Joyce collection, two examples had hand trimmed margins which are much less desirable than full margin imperforate examples. One of those being the only sound example.
Realized: $6,750