Sale 1079 — The George A. Schwenk Collection of Newspapers & Periodicals
Sale Date — Thursday, 18 September, 2014
Category — 1875 Special Printing (Scott PR33-PR50)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2121
$1.92 Dark Brown, 1875 Special Printing (PR48). Without gum as issued, intense color and proof-like impression, beautifully centered with choice balanced marginsAN EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 96-CENT 1875 CONTINENTAL NEWSPAPER SPECIAL PRINTING. ONLY 41 WERE SOLD.
No examples of this rarity were offered in either the Floyd or Lessin sales, and the Lyons copy was not as well centered. This is only the fourth example we have offered since keeping computerized records.
Ex Vineyard. With 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates
22,500
17,000