'"PR1, 1853 9c Black, tied by parallel lines obliterator on April 6, 1853 edition of ""LE PAYS / JOURNAL DE L''EMPIRE"" (published in Paris), stamp two full margins with dividing line at bottom, nearly complete folded newspaper (section in center lost due to tear), still Fine and rare use within the first week of issue (Scott $11,000; Sassone Seg. 1, EUR17,500)"' (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 400-600