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253TC1af |
1894, 3¢ dark red violet, type I, trial color large die proof (Scott 253TC1af), 65 x 87mm extending outside of the
die sinkage area at top and bottom and slightly at left, and with scoring lines on all sides of stamp and extending beyond design, on 150 x 210 mm card, pencil notes below proof "TYPE I D" and "ABNC Die 226 / albino" and additional notes on reverse
in one corner; very minor corner wear, still Very Fine, In our July 2023 auction (Sale #783), we sold the ex Brazer & Whitpain example with die no. C-225 and American Bank Note Co. imprint, on card cut down to 69 x 68mm and with pencil, "Befr R eny"
[Before Re-Entry] James Kennedy" (the engraver), for $420. Scott $450. (Image)
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Suggested Bid $300
Currently Opening at...$150.00
Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM |