Lot 55
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1882, 6¢ black, re-engraved, trial color large die proof on India (208TC1), die sunk on 78x89mm card, "National Bank Note Co." imprint at bottom, pencil "2" and "140", slight toning, Very Fine, black is unlisted by Scott.
Scott $1,000 as normal
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS "ROOSEVELT" TRIAL COLOR PROOF.
Trial color proofs were pulled to check the dies for the "Roosevelt" small die proof printing.
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