^Lot 402 1803 S-259 R-4 Large Fraction VG8

1803 S-259 R-4 Large Fraction VG8Sharpness near VF20 but covered with uniform moderate granularity. No verdigris and only trivial marks including two tiny planchet flakes off the ends of the hair ribbon. Slightly glossy olive brown and steel. LDS, Breen state IV early, with a retained cud break over STAT that connects TAT to the rim. We know of two with a partially raised retained cud and three with the full cud break. Noyes graded F15 net VG8, his photo #39498.Certificate Number: Pedigree: Ex Thomas D. Reynolds-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (includes the Reynolds sales envelope)