Lot
2345 
Postage Due, 1879, 50¢ deep brown, Special Printing, traces of o.g., exceptional centering amid wide margins, bold distinctive deep brown color, blind perf at right, Extremely Fine; with 1965 & 1984 P.F. certificates. Scott No. J14 $7,000.
A RARE WELL CENTERED EXAMPLE OF THE 50¢ POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
It has been estimated than approximately 175 50¢ postage due special printing issues where issued. A large percentage of the known examples today are either faulty, without gum or poorly centered.
Realized: $3,500