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Mexico, 1867, Gothic "Mexico" on thin gray-blue paper, 2r green, printed on both sides, without gum, margins large to just slightly in at lower right, strong bright color, reverse with light impression but clearly showing bottom value tablet, Very Fine; with 1997 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 44a $6,000.
THE UNIQUE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 2R GOTHIC "MEXICO" ON THIN GRAY-BLUE PAPER, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES VARIETY.
The Gothic Provisionals issues contain some of the rarest stamps of Mexico. This printed on both sides variety in unused condition is the only unique Gothic Provisional variety. Even used examples are extremely rare with only two or three examples in existence.
Realized: $4,000