Sale 307


 
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.

 
Realized $22,000



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