Lot 1595 ()
1875, 10¢ pale brown, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perforations on three sides, centered to top with wide nicely balanced margins around, rich bright color, Very Fine, an extremely rare special printing issue, approximately 38 examples recorded with many bearing small flaws; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott Nos. 172 $19,000.
AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND FULL MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $7,250