Lot 4130 ()
1875, 12¢ dark violet, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, scissor cut with perforations showing on all four sides, bright color, F.-V.F.Scott Nos. 173 $5,500.
ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF THE SPECIAL PRINTING SHOWS COMPLETE PERFORATION ON ALL FOUR SIDES.
Realized: $2,500