Lot 2071 o
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $500 "Persian Rug", manuscript cancel, rich vibrant color, light horizontal crease, F.-V.F. appearance, this being the earliest known usage of the $500 "Persian Rug" issue, Scott catalog value for small faults; with 2020 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. R133 $16,500.
A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THE $500.00 LARGE PERSIAN RUG WITH CONDITION FAR BETTER THAN NORMALLY ENCOUNTERED.
Only 210 were issued, and it is safe to say that most examples are faulty to some degree. Scott Retail is for an example with small faults. The Kingsley census records 76 copies, and a handful are known outside of the census.
Realized: $10,000