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State Dept. Special Printing, 1873, $2 Green & Black, (O68S-D),...
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Description
State Dept. Special Printing, 1873, $2 Green & Black, (O68S-D), bright color and prooflike impression on crisp paper, strong and fresh red "Specimen" overprint on vignette, without gum as issued, a Fine example of this extremely rare Special Printing.Scott $20,000
Expertization: 2006 PF Certificate
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS GREAT RARITY - ONLY 32 ISSUED
Special printings of Official stamps were made in 1875 at the time the Reprints, Re-Issues and Special Printings were printed. Though overprinted "specimen" they are not considered in the same category as those listed in the Specimen section of the catalog. They were issued without gum.
Auction Info
2009 June New York, NY Signature Rare Stamps Auction #1109 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2009
2nd-4th
Tuesday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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