Lot 1701 ()
1875 Special Printing, 10¢ pale brown, without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perfs at left and top and large portions on other sides, strong color on bright fresh paper, minute margin tear at bottom (if any), Very Fine appearance; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 172 $17,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE FULL MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000