Lot 1182
1880 Special Printing, 7¢ scarlet vermilion (196), without gum as issued, well centered within ample to oversized margins, vibrant color and soft, fine impression. Fresh and choice Very Fine.
Scott $5,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 7¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING, WITH NONE OF THE FLAWS THAT TYPICALLY PLAGUE THE SOFT PAPER ISSUES; ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEWER THAN 100 BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1991, 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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