Dougan, Hatter, New York, 3c Rose (EP67). Mica in excellent condition with only tiny imperfections, small stamp edge fault, the reverse is beautiful and looks almost like a proof strike

VERY FINE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE DOUGAN 3-CENT "TOP HAT" ENCASEMENT. BETWEEN ELEVEN AND FIFTEEN ARE RECORDED IN THE REED CENSUS.

John A. Dougan sold his hats from a store located at 102 Nassau Street in New York City. The advertising legend on Dougan’s encasements depicts a men’s top hat, making them among the most distinctive and desirable of encased postage stamps. Dougan’s store and $5,000 worth of goods were destroyed in a fire on December 12, 1878 (New York Times archive).

Ex Summit. With clear 2008 P.F. certificate

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