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1875, 12¢ dark violet, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, deep rich color, scissor-cut as usual but perfs intact on three sides, Very Fine; with 2021 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 173 $5,500.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 12¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING.
Realized: $2,300