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Auction: 15USA - The William H. Gross Collection
Lot: 136

S.G. #5a, 1866 1p Green, the very rare perf. 15x12 on toned paper, unused, without question the finest centered example of the very few in existence, with perfectly balanced margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, extremely fine; a rarity that is often missing in even the most advanced British collections; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1978 RPS certificate; ex-Melat, Prappas (Scott #1c; $6,000.00). Estimate US$ 3,000-3,750

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