Lot 210
1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown (172), remarkably well centered with rich color, without gum as issued, normal scissor-trimmed perforations, fresh and Very Fine. Scott $20,000
ONLY 35-40 EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1973 & 2003 PF Certificates.
Provenance: "Country Gentleman", Chapin, Hoffman
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Realized $11,000 |