Lot 72
1875 Special Printing, 2¢ carmine vermilion (180), nicely centered for this with bright, truly vibrant color. Without gum as issued. Trivial, unnoticable tiny thin spot. Fine. Scott $60,000
ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SPECIAL PRINTINGS WITH ONLY ABOUT 25 EXAMPLES RECORDED.
Expertization: 1958 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: "Ambassador", Mielstrup
Illustrated in Brookman's United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century, volume 2, page 248.
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Realized $22,000 |