Lot 2320
 
Envelope, 1863, 2¢ black on orange, die 2 (U49), mint entire, size 7, U.P.S.S. #107 ($4000), very strong embossing, intense impression on very fresh paper free of any discoloration that is usually seen on this issue tiniest left edge wear and pinpoint thin spot, small paper reverse hinge remnants Extremely Fine for this rarity of which the U.P.S.S. reports only 15 known for #U48-U49 combined.
Scott $4,250
Provenance: Close
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