Lot 1014 P
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Dark Brown, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on 85x65mm card showing full die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine.Scott No. E1TC1af $3,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOFS IN DEEP BROWN OF THE 1885 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Realized: $1,800