United States 1861-1866 issue
Lot 3118 United States 1861-1866 issue
Scott59P1
Description
1861, 12¢ black, First Design, large die proof on India paper. On card (72 x 85mm) showing virtually complete die sink, showing light layout lines at top corners of design, "444" & "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprints below, couple trivial spots, still Very Fine, a very rare large die proof of the 12¢ First Design, ex-Finkelburg & "Lake Shore". Scott No. 59P1; $2,500.
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Lot 3118 United States 1861-1866 issue
Scott59P1
Description
1861, 12¢ black, First Design, large die proof on India paper. On card (72 x 85mm) showing virtually complete die sink, showing light layout lines at top corners of design, "444" & "National Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprints below, couple trivial spots, still Very Fine, a very rare large die proof of the 12¢ First Design, ex-Finkelburg & "Lake Shore". Scott No. 59P1; $2,500.