Lot
4141 (
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1880, 12¢ blackish purple, A.B.N.C. "Soft Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, beautifully centered with rich color, Extremely Fine, ex-M. Lutwak; with 1947, 1976 & 1998 P.F. certificates. Scott Nos. 198 $9,500.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS SPECIAL PRINTING RARITY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN.
Realized: $11,000