Lot 1211
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1880 Special Printing, 12¢ blackish purple (198), well centered within extra wide margins and intense color on bright, fresh paper, intact perforations on all sides, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice. Scott $15,000
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS 12¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. SPECIAL PRINTING OF 1880, ONLY ABOUT 75 OF WHICH ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED.
Expertization: 1971, 1989 & 20010 PF Certificates with Warren Coulson's "W.H.C." handstamp.
Provenance: Grunin
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Realized $9,500 |