Lot 229
1880 Special Printing, 6¢ dull rose (195), wonderfully fresh and quite well centered with rich color and a strong impression; without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $90,000
ONE OF THE THREE OF FOUR FINEST OF THE FEWER THAN 30 RECORDED EXAMPLES IN TERMS OF CENTERING AND OVERALL QUALITY—AN OUTSTANDING GEM FROM THE BILL AINSWORTH COLLECTION.
Expertization: H.F. Colman handstamp, 1971 APS and 1972 & 2012 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Ainsworth
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