Lot 289
1882 Special Printing, 5¢ gray brown (205C), beautifully centered with deep rich color and a razor-sharp, prooflike impression, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $80,000
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH ONLY 22 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED.
Expertization: 1964 & 2008 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Meilstrup
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