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Lot 2187



War Dept., 1873, 2¢ dark red (UO19), mint entire, size 6, knife 17, watermark 2, pristine with intense color and brilliant white paper, printed "Office of Chief of Engineers" corner card, fresh and Extremely Fine. UPSS WD2 $3,500.
Scott $3,000

A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE ENTIRE, MOST LIKELY THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLE.

Provenance: Barkhausen (handstamp)

 
Realized $2,400



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