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10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins to full including what is likely a top sheet margin, bright shade and crisp impression, completely soundEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE. RARE IN SOUND CONDITION AND WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors. Many surviving examples have faults to some extent. The example offered here is one of the finer we have encountered.
With 2003 P.F. and 2003 and 2009 P.S.E. certificates
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), full margins and intense shade, small surface scrape near Washington's mouth causes slight thin, old certificate also mentions slight soiling which is no longer evidentVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
With 1973 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins to merely large at bottom, intense shade and impression, small filled thin spot at bottom leftEXTREMELY FINE APPEARING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of 10 cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors in a hobby that did not yet exist. The small fault on this example is not readily visible and so does not detract from its appearance, but will make it more affordable.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), three large margins, just in at bottom frame, intense shade, small pressed crease at top rightFINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott value $15,000.00
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), three full to large margins, well clear at bottom, completely soundFINE. A RARE SOUND UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
With 1978 and 2021 P.F. certificates, the former stating "soiled" but there is no soiling, as confirmed by the new certificate
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), large margins to ample at bottom right, light crease along frameline at bottom left and gently cleaned to remove some toning at bottom leftVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
With 2020 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), large margins to just in at bottomFINE. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
With 1973 and 2019 P.F. certificates
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), large and even margins all around, crisp impression, unusual plate scratches in right marginEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
P.S.E. Encapsulated (VF-XF 85; SMQ $17,000.00)
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), huge margins all around, intense shade and impression, small thin spot at top left and small tear at topEXTREMELY FINE GEM APPEARANCE. A HUGE MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
The 1847 Issue is much scarcer in unused condition than other issues, because the stamps were demonetized in 1851. They could be exchanged for the new issue, but once the exchange period ended, the stamps would have no postage value. Considering the purchasing power of ten cents in 1851, it is not surprising that the stamps were either used or exchanged, rather than left for future generations of collectors in a hobby that did not yet exist. The small faults on this example are not readily visible and so do not detract from its appearance, but they will make it more affordable.
With 1997 P.F. certificate
10c Black (2). Unused (no gum), three full margins, just in at bottom, crisp impression, light crease and tear at bottom, Fine appearance, a presentable and rare unused example of the 1847 10-cent stamp, with 2017 P.F. certificate, sold for the benefit of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum