Sale 270


 
Lot 228



1875 Special Printing, 6¢ dull rose (170), well centered with unusually wide margins and intact uncut perforations, rich warm color and sharp prooflike impression without gum as issued fresh and choice Very Fine about 35-40 said to exist.
Scott $14,500

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING WITH THE COLOR, OVERALL FRESHNESS AND FULL PERFORATIONS BEING PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY.

Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.

 
Realized $16,000



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