Lot 1736 E
1898, 4¢ Trans-Miss., Orange Brown & Black Bicolor Large Die Essay on India, die sunk on full size 201x151mm card, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 287-E8 $2,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 4¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ORANGE BROWN & BLACK BICOLOR LARGE DIE ESSAY.
The 4¢ Trans-Mississippi Bicolor E8 Essays come in eleven Scott listed colors, all of which are unique. These unique colors should not be confused with the two 287-E9 bicolor essays that are considerably more common.
Realized: $725