Lot 780
1855 N-9 R1. AU-55. Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint frost covering the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only very light friction on the highpoints of the design. Great eye appeal. There is a dull, light nick on the front edge of the neck and a tiny pinprick near the dentils under the wreath stem. MDS, die state d early. The knob break under the T in LIBERTY is partially raised.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 2/98-Dennis Mendelson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1817-Phyllis Thompson.
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| Realized $316 |
