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1880 Special Printing, 12¢ blackish purple, without gum as issued, centered to upper left with perfs mostly clear, deep bold color, Fine; with 1989 and 2008 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 198 $10,500.
A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1880 12¢ SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $3,500