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1875, 15¢ bright orange, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, rich vivid color, choice centering with scissor separations showing full perforations on three sides, Extremely Fine, only 38 certified examples are recorded; signed Ward, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 174 $15,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1875 15¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $9,500