United States 1875 SPECIAL PRINTINGS OF THE 1873 ISSUE 167 - 177
Sale No: 167
Lot No:102
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Cat No:168
#168, 2c Dark brown special printing, without gum as issued, rich characteristic Special Printing color, s.e. at base, some blunted perforations at top, small thinned spot at bottom left, fine appearance; only approximately 75 copies of this stamp are thought to exist, the vast majority of which are found off center and with trimmed perforations. (Image)
CV. $6,000.00
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Sep-12-2018, 13:02:45 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 167
Lot No:103
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Cat No:171
#171, 7c Reddish vermilion special printing, without gum as issued, attractive example with vivid rich color on fresh paper, scissor separated as usual but with intact perforations at top and left, short sealed tear at left center not noted on the certificate, very fine appearance; only approximately 50 of the Seven Cent Special Printings are thought to exist; clear 1953 PF certificate. (Image)