1875 Special Printing, 7¢ reddish vermilion, without gum as issued, deep rich color, well centered with full perforations all around, Extremely Fine, ex Engel; with 1947 A.P.S. and 1958, 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 171  $5,250. WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1875 7¢ CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTINGS EXTANT. Nearly all the Continental Special Printings where separated by scissors affecting perforations on at least one side. This stamp with full perforations is one of the few that escaped this procedure. It is believed that approximately 75 examples of this Special Printing exist. $0 (Image)