[c] 1859 Lapirot issue 2p blue (14, S.G. 37):
position 7, enormous margins to clear at top, minor faults, "14" in circle cancel and tied by manuscript on neat envelope (restored at bottom) bearing fine boxed "Plains Magnum JU 30 1859" (Kanai 11B-3) handstamp, ms. paid and addressed to Port Louis with July receiver on reverse. With Brandon certificate (2011).
Est. Cash Value $6,000-8,000
Kanai states that there are seven Early Impression covers. We note: 1] Kanai, one combination cover 2-4] Dale Lichtenstein - none certified, 5] Ferrari. The D. Feldman pricing guide lists the Early Impressions on cover at $35,000, higher than all but the Barnard Issue Earliest Impressions.
Sold for
US$ 6,435
inc. premium
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