Lot 2133 E
1869, 15¢ Landing of Columbus essay, type I, small numerals, in red brown, complete die on India, die sunk on card, On 77 x 66mm card with full die sinkage, "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint, bright color, fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Earl of Crawford, Finkleburg.Scott No. 118-E3 $5,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SMALL NUMERAL DIE ESSAY FOR THE 15¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE IN RED BROWN.
This impression from the unified die with the Type I frame and small numeral is recorded in 7 colors, each being unique.
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Realized: $3,000