1c-$60.00 1879-83 Newspaper Issue, Colman Special Printing (PR57 var-PR79 var, PR81 var). Privately perforated and gummed, complete set of all denominations, including the unissued 9c, Mint N.H. except $60.00 lightly hinged, 12c few perfs scissors-trimmed at bottom, $60.00 light diagonal crease at top right

VERY FINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1894 COLMAN SPECIAL PRINTINGS OF THE 1879-83 NEWSPAPER ISSUE.

In 1894, this set was ordered by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from the American Bank Note Co., to serve as samples. The stamps were printed from the original Continental Bank Note Co. plates. Washington stamp dealer Henry F. Colman obtained a set of imperforate panes of 50. He kept five sets imperforate and privately perforated the other 45. Colman was later indicted for illegal possession of these stamps but was acquitted.

Each with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.

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