Lot
1748 
1898, $2 Trans-Miss., Vignette Only Large Die Essay on India, State I, on 134x90mm card showing full die sinkage, sharp impression, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 293-E2 $3,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS $2 TRANS-MISS. VIGNETTE-ONLY STATE I DIE ESSAY.
Incomplete engraving of Farming in the West vignette (originally intended for $2, but eventually used on the 2¢ value). This is the initial state very lightly engraved.
Realized: $1,800