Lot 1168
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 1¢-90¢ complete, "Atlanta" trial color plate proofs on card (123TC-132TC), complete set of 78, all with large margins, on each 2¢ 3¢ 12¢ 30¢ with a minor small thin, still a fresh and Very Fine set.
Scott $24,400
THIS SET WAS CAREFULLY SELECTED FOR APPEARANCE AND, SMALL THINS ASIDE, IT IS ONE OF THE FINEST COMPLETE SETS WE HAVE EVER SEEN OFFERED.
The "Atlanta" proofs were prepared for display at the 1881 International Cotton exhibition in Atlanta, only one sheet of each color was printed.
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