Lot 252
Postage Due, 1879, 1¢ deep brown, Special Printing (J8), well centered and post office fresh with immaculate, never hinged original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $20,000 for hinged
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE ONE-CENT SPECIAL PRINTING.
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
It is generally accepted that nearly 9,000 of the reported 9,420 copies of the 1¢ Special Printing sold were normal J1s brought in to meet the overwhelming demand.
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