Lot 1902 o
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $200 red, blue & black, bright colors, impressive centering with wide and balanced margins, neat "Jun. 27, 1872" manuscript cancel, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; Revenues are unpriced in SMQ).Scott No. R132 $8,500.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE $200.00 "SMALL PERSIAN RUG" GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E -- ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL STAMPS IN UNITED STATES PHILATELY. ONLY 446 OF THE SMALL "PERSIAN RUG" WERE ISSUED.
Realized: $8,000