Lot
4186 E
1891, 1¢ Black on Wove, Die Essay, Untrimmed relief engraved die essay of 19 x 24mm rejected head and wreath engraved oval, on 43 x 51mm white wove paper, Very Fine. Scott No. UX10E. USPCC No. S10E-Ca $2,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS REJECTED 1¢ DIE ESSAY.
This die, known as Miscellaneous Die Number 3708 of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, was engraved in November 1890 by William G. Phillips.
Realized: $900