Lot 226
1880 Special Printing, 1¢ dark ultramarine (192), exceedingly well centered with large, beautifully balanced margins, deep, vibrant color and a sharp impression; without gum as issued, trivial pulled perf at lower left, still Extremely Fine.
Scott $75,000
AN EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF 1¢ 1880 SPECIAL PRINTING WITH OUTSTANDING CENTERING AND MARGINS. THERE ARE FEWER THAN 30 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS CLASSIC U.S. RARITY.
Expertization: 1999 & 2008 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Scott
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