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1859, 1¢ Light Blue on Bluish White, plate 2-B, type II, position 10, without gum, large margins, bright pastel shade on fresh paper, Extremely Fine, only a couple other mint examples are known in similar quality; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12 $17,500.
A REMARKABLE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 1¢ LIGHT BLUE NUMERAL ISSUE.
Sound examples of the 1859 Numeral Issue printed in blue are exceedingly rare, due to the delicate nature of the thin paper. The stamp offered here, with wide margins, fresh color and in completely sound condition, is a true condition rarity.
Realized: $12,000