Lot 204
1882 Special Printing, 5¢ gray brown (205C), near perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, handsome rich color with a detailed impression. Without gum as issued. Extremely Fine. SMQ $145,000.
Scott $75,000
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH ONLY 22 ARE RECORDED, AND BEING ONE OF ONLY TWO TO RECEIVE THE XF 90 GRADE-THE HIGHEST AWARDED.
Expertization: 1949 & 2003 P.F., 2005 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
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