Lot 1078
Special Delivery, 1895, 10¢ Blue, top plate number 77 and Bureau imprint type III strip of five with frequent plate use indicated by many pressmen's initials, well centered with beautiful warm color, guideline arrow at right, o.g., never hinged, exceedingly fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. E5 $2,600.
Plate 77 was the first plate used to print the watermark issue.
Realized: $1,900