Lot 216
1875 Special Printing, 2¢ carmine vermilion (180), beautifully centered with choice, truly vivid color and a strong prooflike impression; without gum as issued, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $110,000.
Scott $77,500
AN EXTREMELY FINE GEM EXAMPLE OF THIS IMPORTANT SPECIAL PRINTING IN THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE—OF THE 22 EXAMPLES CERTIFIED BY THE PF, THERE MAY BE TWO OTHERS THAT RIVAL THIS STAMP, BUT NONE FINER; AND THIS IS THE HIGHEST PSE-GRADED EXAMPLE.
Expertization: initialed by Spencer Anderson with 2001 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
Provenance: Minervino
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