Lot 69
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1866, 15¢ black, plate proof on card (77P4), shaved and privately perforated, pasted onto registered envelope and mailed with "South Meriden Conn. Oct 1, 1897" duplex cancellation to Bridgeport, Ct., purple Bridgeport Oct. 4 receiver; envelope with some surface scuffing and slight staining, Fine and rare illegal proof usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE ONLY 1866 15¢ PROOF USED ON COVER ACCORDING TO THE MICHAEL LAURENCE CENSUS.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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