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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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Postal Stationery

Lot 1916    

Wrapper, 1874, 2¢ vermilion on manila, die 4, full corner (52x89mm), bright and fresh, usual faint horizontal creases above and below indicia, Very Fine and choice; with 2015 P.F. certificate. UPSS No. 317.
Scott No. W138    $25,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE EXTREMELY RARE 1874 2¢ VERMILION ON MANILA WRAPPER ISSUES - A GREAT STATIONERY RARITY WITH ONE OF FIVE KNOWN EXAMPLES.

It is noted that one complete entire is known and four cut squares. Virtually all have horizontal creases with one through indicia. This cut square is the only full corner with the faint creases well away from design.

Realized: $8,000

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