Lot 3006
1857, 5¢ manuscript surcharge on 13¢ dark red (7), type II numeral, clear to alrge margins. Large part o.g. Light bend. Fine. Scott $6,750
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST PROVISIONAL OVERPRINTS, VERY FEW OF WHICH EXIST WITH ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: signed "J. Phillips".
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