Lot 1523 P
Barnes & Co., 1¢ black, large die proof, initial approval proof on on India (88x43mm), with manuscript "approved Aug 28th, 1866" approval date and "E.A. Rollins" signature of Commissioner of Internal Revenue, some mounting gum soak and thinning at right away from stamp design, accompanied by original the original Demas Barnes entry from Butler & Carpenter order book for the 1¢, 2¢ & 4¢ plates, F.-V.F.Scott No. RS24P1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $900