5¢ blue, plate crack, position 7 in the reconstruction, bold circle of V's cancel leaves the dramatic plate crack at top right completely visible, rich color with a strong impression, Fine, an outstanding example of this scarce variety. Scott No. 179 var.  Estimate $750 - 1,000. This is the bottom stamp in the 6-stamp reconstruction of the plate crack originally done by Chambers. The Chambers reconstruction sold in 2003 for $8,250 and a block showing the top two stamps of the crack realized $4,888 in 2012. $0 (Image)

5¢ blue, plate crack and double transfer, position 3 in the reconstruction, vertical crack at left runs from top to bottom, double transfer shows in the letters; centered to bottom, some light creases, Fine, a rare double variety. Scott No. 179 var.  Estimate $500 - 750. This is the third stamp from top in the 6-stamp reconstruction of the plate crack originally done by Chambers. The Chambers reconstruction sold in 2003 for $8,250 and a block showing the top two stamps of the crack realized $4,888 in 2012. $0 (Image)