Lot
1509 (
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1875, 10¢ pale brown, C.B.N.C. "Hard Paper" Special Printing, without gum as issued, scissor separated with intact perforations on three sides, centered to top with nicely balanced margins around, rich bright color, Fine, extremely rare with only 38 examples recorded; with 1946 A.P.S. & 2019 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 172 $17,000.
A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 10¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Realized: $7,000