Lot 1598 P
Hall & Ruckel, 3¢ black, large die proof, initial approval proof on India (51x52mm), with manuscript "Approved this day Sept. 6, 1865" approval date and "William Orton" signature of Commissioner of Internal Revenue, some mounting gum soak and sealed tears away from stamp design, accompanied by the original Hall & Ruckel entry from Butler & Carpenter order book (on Joyce album page), F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. RS96P1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,250