2c Proprietary, Orange, Perforated (R14c). Block of eleven reconstructed from blocks of six and five, vibrant color, 1863 manuscript cancels, s.e. at left, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, one stamp at right piece out at top, Fine-Very Fine appearance, this is the largest recorded multiple, the next largest is a block of four (one known), the block of five ex Cunliffe, the block of six ex Halstead, this was reconstructed by Mr. Curtis who recognized they belonged together, Scott Retail as pairs $1,815.00 Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1089, Lot 421 |
US$400.00 | |