Lot 77
1880 Special Printing, 3¢ blue green (194), well centered for this value, with vibrant color and prooflike impression. Without gum as issued. Tiny natural paper inclusion. Fresh and Very Fine. Scott $65,000
ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 20 OR SO EXAMPLES BELIEVED TO HAVE SURVIVED.
Expertization: 1988 and 2006 P.F. Certificates.
The 3¢ American Bank Note Co. special printing is one of the rarest of the special printings and among the rarest of all United States stamps.
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Realized $90,000 |