Lot 184 E
King, E.W., 1¢ Black, Large Die Essay, on India die sunk on card (151 x 228mm), deep color, Very Fine, a rare essay design.Scott No. unlisted Estimate $500 - 750.
This essay was produced from the die altered by the National Bank Note Co. from that of the Cannon Match Co., who had altered it from that of W.D. Curtis, with their monogram imprint and die number "4182" blanked out.
Realized: $400