Lot 1015 P
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Dark Brown, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India, die sunk on full size 203x148mm card showing full die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice full size proof.Scott No. E1TC1af $3,000.
THE SECOND OF ONLY TWO RECORDED LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOFS OF THE 1885 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN PRIVATE HANDS. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE ON FULL SIZE CARD.
Realized: $1,700