Lot 211
1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark violet (173), choice centering with remarkably vibrant color on brilliant white paper and, despite being scissor-separated, fully intact perforations on all sides, without gum as issued, a marvelous, Extremely Fine Gem. SSV $24,000.
Scott $7,000
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING—AMONG THE VERY BEST OF THE 70 OR SO EXAMPLES BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 2007 PF Certificate graded XF 90.
Provenance: Drucker, "Empire"
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