Lot 574
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Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ pale rose, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing (PR45), without gum as issued, prooflike color and impression, beautifully centered, natural straight edge at bottom with part of arrow and part of adjacent stamp. Extremely Fine. Scott $4,500
A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 72¢ 1875 SPECIAL PRINTING— ONLY 174 SOLD.
Expertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Curtis
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Realized $1,450 |