Lot 1733 E
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., Dark Bone Brown & Black Bicolor Large Die Essay on India, die sunk on 201x152mm full size card, Ridgeway dismal dusky orange-yellow orange (13m/3), Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 286-E8 $2,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DARK BONE BROWN & BLACK BICOLOR LARGE DIE ESSAY.
The 2¢ Trans-Mississippi Bicolor essays come in 13 Scott-listed colors, with approximately twelve that are unique. These unique colors should not be confused with the one "normal" dark red bicolor essay that is considerably more common.
Realized: $1,050