ONE CENT BLUE TYPE IV TRIPLE TRANSFER WITH ONE INVERTED IN STRIP OF NINE ON COVER
cover 1c Blue type IV (9), positions 91-99L1L, a magnificent horizontal strip of nine from the bottom row of plate one late, all are recut once at top, position 91 showing the triple transfer with one inverted, positions 97 and 98 are double transfers, beautiful shade and impression, large margins except at left and above position 97 where slightly cut in, position 95 small tear, lightly cancelled and tied by 'Sturgis, Mich. Jan 24' datestamps on large pale buff cover to 'Commissioner of Pensions', Washington, D.C., partially reduced and refolded (lacking one side flap),

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cover 1c Blue type IV (9), positions 91-99L1L, a magnificent horizontal strip of nine from the bottom row of plate one late, all are recut once at top, position 91 showing the triple transfer with one inverted, positions 97 and 98 are double transfers, beautiful shade and impression, large margins except at left and above position 97 where slightly cut in, position 95 small tear, lightly cancelled and tied by 'Sturgis, Mich. Jan 24' datestamps on large pale buff cover to 'Commissioner of Pensions', Washington, D.C., partially reduced and refolded (lacking one side flap),

A VERY FINE COVER OF THE GREATEST RARITY, AN EXTREMELY RARE KEY MULTIPLE IN OUTSTANDING QUALITY

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Note: M. Fortgang notation on back 'Superb and rare strip of 9'

Provenance: ex Caspary, Grunin est.