Lot 290
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1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown (172), remarkably well centered with rich color, without gum as issued, normal scissor-trimmed perforations, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $22,500
A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPECIAL PRINTING, OF WHICH ONLY 35-40 EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.
Expertization: 1973 & 2003 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: "Country Gentleman", Chapin, Hoffman, "Liberty"
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