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on piece 1898, 5c on 1c Black Violet, Puerto Principe issue, surcharged vertically, reading down (198b var.), Third Printing, position 3, fine centered, a remarkable rarity, tied by Puerto Principe c.d.s. on small piece, some really trivial negligible perf. tip toning (as often) at right,
BELIEVED TO BE UNIQUE READING DOWN, AS NOTED BY SCOTT AND, THEREFORE, THE LISTING COPY , AN EXTRAORDINARY UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS RARITY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER, Scott retail for a vertical surcharge (but reading up, rather than down) is $3,500.00+, which does not reflect the true rarity of this unique stamp.
