Lot 1694 E
Lyon Mfg. Co., 1¢ red, progressive large die essay, on India cut-to-shape and affixed to card (90x66mm), similar to issued design except "21 Park Row" address atop building which removed before the final plates were laid down, manuscript "Office Comr. Int Rev, January 26, 1872" and "approved J.W. Douglas Commissioner" approval notations on card, accompanied by Joyce album page with the original P.H. Drake & Co. entry from Butler & Carpenter order book and photostat of order book describing change of the Demas Barnes & Co. design, Very Fine and unique.Scott No. RS167E Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $3,000