Lot
4358 P
1910, 1¢ Dark Blue on Glazed Card, Washington Stamp Only Proof, Large die proof of completed stamp design sunk on 85 x 99mm glazed white cardstock, 76 x 88.5mm die sinkage, blue BEP "432210" handstamp on reverse, manuscript "July 7-1910" dating on face, Very Fine. Scott No. UY5mP. USPCC No. MR8mPa $2,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS STAMP ONLY WASHINGTON DIE PROOF FOR THE 1910 PAID REPLY POSTAL CARD ISSUE, THIS BEING THE ONLY DATED EXAMPLE.
A second die proof exists without the date notation.
Realized: $950