Lot 713
1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. MS-60. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel brown with traces of faded mint red on both sides. Nicely struck and virtually flawless. E-MDS, die state d. The "knob" break under the T in LIBERTY is fully outlined by die cracks and is partially raised. The "knob" is visible to the unaided eye. A beautiful example of this popular "Redbook" variety.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds-Joe Dooley.
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