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1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems VG8 NGC. S-142. B-32, R 1797[1C] Reverse of 1797, Stems. S-142, B-32,

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1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems VG8 NGC. S-142. B-32, R 1797[1C] Reverse of 1797, Stems. S-142, B-32,
<B>1797<1C> Reverse of 1797, Stems. S-142, B-32, R.5. VG8 NGC and EAC.</B></I> In the Sheldon numbering scheme, this rare variety marks the first appearance of the Style II letters, which he described thusly in <I>Penny Whimsy:</B></I> "They are heavier, and all the serifs or endings and cross strokes at the top and bottom, are more solidly attached. The serif at the tip or toe of the L is prolonged almost halfway to the top of that letter, the serifs of B are longer and heavier, and the right foot of the upright of R almost touches the tail of the letter." The obverse of this marriage also features the last 7 in the date firmly embedded in the drapery. The date and upper reverse are weak on the present specimen, as often found, but it is struck on a pleasing and problem-free, medium-brown planchet. Almost certainly one of the top 20 examples of the variety, although not listed in the Census of Del Bland or that of Bill Noyes.<BR><I>Ex: Ray Chatham (8/10/1959); Engelhardt; John A. Schreuder; Del Bland (5/27/1970).</B></I> Envelope Included.