Lot 1205
1875 Special Printing, 24¢ dull purple (175), nicely centered with lovely color and full, intact perforations (scissor separated at left and bottom), without gum as issued, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. Scott $5,500
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING.
Expertization: 2002 PF Certificate.
Fewer than 90 examples of the 24¢ hard paper special printing are thought to exist.
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