Lot 17
E
1870, 6¢ bright pink carmine, large die essay on India, die state IIIa (148-E9), on 57x74mm card, bright color, minor thin at bottom of card, fresh and Very Fine, a rare essay.
Scott $750
Incomplete engraving of entire design, similar to E10, but with hair brushed forward as on adopted design but shadow under hair is round at bottom. Shading on cheek behind nostril s dotted instead of lined on completed design.
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