2c Scarlet Vermilion, Special Printing (203). Without gum as issued, radiant color

VERY FINE. THE 2-CENT SCARLET VERMILION 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTINGS. OUR CENSUS CONTAINS ONLY 20 EXAMPLES.

Our census of Scott 203, available at http://www.siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/203/203.pdf , contains only 19 stamps which are available to collectors. The 20th copy is in the Miller collection at The New York Public Library.

Census No. 203-UNC-01. Small blue "W.H.C." (Colson) backstamp. Acquired by the current owner in our 1973 Rarities sale. With 1973 P.F. certificate.

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