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J8 |
Postage Due, 1879, 1¢ deep brown, Special Printing. O.g., never hinged, distinctive deep red brown shade of these Special Printing issues, bright and very fresh, Fine, only 9,420 sold, with approximately six
example known in never hinged condition, with 2024 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. J8; $15,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 1¢ POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING ISSUE.
Although a high number of examples
where reported to be delivered to the Post Office, it is likely that the far majority of these stamp where in fact the regular counterpart issue (J1). Approximately 20 examples of this special printing issue have been certified as genuine by the
Philatelic Foundation.Complete images including certificate(s): View gallery or Download PDF (292KB). (Image1)
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Scott $15,000
Selling for...$1,500.00
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