Lot 215
1875 Special Printing, 90¢ violet carmine (177), well centered with bright color and, despite being scissor separated, with virtually intact perforations all around; without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $26,000
ONE OF THE FINEST 90¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTINGS EXTANT WITH FEW OF THE 44 RECORDED EXAMPLES BEING SOUND AND HAVING INTACT PERFORATIONS—AND ALMOST NONE OF THOSE BEING THIS WELL CENTERED.
Expertization: 1986, 2000 & 2009 PF Certificates.
Provenance: "Vineyard", "Laila"
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