^Lot 302 1846 N-23 R5+ Tall Date VG7+

1846 N-23 R5+ Tall Date VG7+. Sharpness F12 but the surfaces are slightly uneven with traces of black scale in protected areas. There are three dull pinpricks in the field right of star 2 and a couple more left of the earlobe. Glossy chocolate brown with darker olive in protected areas. MDS, die state a, before the cud break at the top of the reverse.
Estimated Value $150-UP.

Provenance: Ex Henry T. Hettger-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/98:1721-Ron Houseknecht.