Lot 48 P
1853, 1d Black, Die Proof on Wove India Paper, stamp size with full large margins all around, die sunk on original card, Extremely Fine; with 2016 2011 Sismondo and 2013 C.P.E.S. certificates. Minuse & Pratt No. 1TC2.Scott No. 1 var. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF ONLY SIX RECORDED 1D BLACK DIE PROOFS ON WOVE INDIA PAPER.
This die state differs from the issued stamps in that its square lathework background runs in the four value tablets. The issued stamps have the background adjusted to leave the four squares clear.
Realized: $4,250