Lot 1062 P
Special Delivery, 1894, 10¢ Blue, Unwatermarked, Hybrid Large Die Proof, India paper pressed on 196x146mm card, manuscript "Approved P.O.D. Sept 13/94, Wesley R. Davis, U.S.P.S.A."; mounting hinge at top, Very Fine.Scott No. E4P1 var. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED DESIGN APPROVAL PROOF FOR THE 1894 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), modified the existing American Bank Note Company (ABNC) die and in October of 1894, printed the fourth Special Delivery stamp issue using unwatermarked paper, perforated 12. Wesley R. Davis was the U.S. Postage Stamp Agent under the Office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General.
Realized: $900