Lot 419 o
Documentary, 1898, "I.R." Provisional, 15¢ Dark Blue, nicely centered, deep intense color on bright paper, "M.M.L.I.C. 7/4/98" manuscript cancel (Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.), tiny thin spot, F.-V.F. appearance; with 1987 P.F. certificate.Scott No. R158 $6,500.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 15¢ "I.R." EMERGENCY PROVISIONAL OVERPRINT.
Realized: $2,100