Lot 209
S
Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 2¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Sepcimen" (error) (O36SDa), without gum as issued, nicely centered. Faint pressed crease, tiny thin. Handsome Fine appearance.
Scott $4,500
EXCEEDINGLY RARE, AND WHILE UP TO 18 WERE SOLD, WE HAVE SEEN VERY FEW OF THE 2¢ "SEPCIMEN" AND EVEN THE MARKOVITS COLLECTION LACKED AN EXAMPLE.
Provenance: Golden
|
| |
| Realized $575 |
