Lot
1731 
1898, Trans-Miss., 1¢ Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State IV, on 92x84mm card showing full die sinkage, sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 285-E4 $2,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 1¢ TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE IV DIE ESSAY.
Incomplete vignette only die with further engraving of entire left side, Marquette's hair is significantly larger and reshaped, Indian at right darker and robe shadow etched.