Lot 254
Postage Due, 1879, 3¢ deep brown, Special Printing (J10), nicely centered with warm, rich color, original gum, Very Fine.
Scott $25,000
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE THREE-CENT SPECIAL PRINTING, 436 OF WHICH WERE SOLD WITH A LARGE PERCENTAGE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. OF THE REMAINING EXAMPLES, PERHAPS ONLY HALF HAVE ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1967, 1990 P.F. Certificates.
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