Lot 577
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U.S.; General Issues, 1869, 1¢ Buff, Arrow Block of 48, #112, n.h. to o.g., approximately 21 hinged (the outer copies and two stamps from center), balance appear n.h., block is from center of sheet, as there is an arrow between the first and second rows and half arrow at the bottom, wonderfully rich color and impression; upper right copy sealed tear, balance appear sound, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott approximately $66,000. , 1987 Siegel Rarity auction, largest known block by far. According to Jon Rose in his "United States Postage Stamps of 1869", the next-largest multiple is a block of 20 .
Estimate $15,000-20,000.
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| Realized $11,500 |
