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Sale 90: Gems of Philately

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Regular Issues

Lot 325 P   

Confederacy, 1863, 20¢ green, die proof on wove, 26x32mm, intense deep color and strong impression, shows clear diagonal crosshatching throughout background and complete outer line, these features are only partially evident or not present at all on issued stamps; couple small thin spots, otherwise Extremely Fine, ex-Murphy; with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 13P5a $4,000.
C.S.A. Catalog No. 13-DDP    $4,500.

THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE 1863 20¢ WASHINGTON ISSUE ESSAY DIE PROOF.

This is listed in the CSA catalog as a "Progressive Die Proof", which signifies an essay state. This is the only example we have found with huge margins, and we note only one other example cut to stamp size (soiled and corner crease).

Realized: $2,900

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