Lot 2404
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Revenue, 1898, 15¢ dark blue, "I.R." provisional (R158), well centered, intense color and bright paper red manuscript cancel two miniscule tears and a tiny thin Fine appearance. Scott $6,000
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE PROVISIONAL, OF WHICH ONLY 28 ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN USED.
Expertization: with 1998 P.F. certificate.
This example lacks the "I.R." handstamp, as do several of the known 15¢ values.
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Realized $1,300 |