Lot 1622 E
1868, 5¢ bicolor essay, in black, vignette only, without outer frameline, on India, vignette only, without outer frameline, on India, part of 1869 experimentation for bicolor printing, without normal punch holes through alignment lines, fresh; small hinge remainder, Very Fine, catalogue value is for similar color, unlisted black color, incredibly rare and the first we have seen.Scott No. 79-E35f; $2,000 Estimate $750 - 1,000.