3c Deep Brown, Special Printing (J10). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, small flaws and thin spot at top

FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1879 3-CENT POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING. THIS IS THE RAREST POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.

Although 436 copies were reported sold, it is believed that 100 copies were destroyed in the Calman lot. A thorough search of the marketplace, combined with conversations with dealers and collectors, has confirmed the extreme rarity of this stamp.

With 1970 P.F. certificate

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