Lot 243
1883 Special Printing, 4¢ deep blue green (211D), exceptionally well centered with deep rich color on bright paper; without gum as issued, single nibbed perf at top (not mentioned on accompanying certificates), wonderfully fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $70,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE VERY RARE 4¢ SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 25 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION, MAKING IT ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE SPECIAL PRINTINGS, WITH THIS EXAMPLE BEING AMONG THE BEST CENTERED OF THAT TINY POPULATION.
Expertization: clear 1939, 1949 & 1998 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Lilly
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