$5.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB10a). Rich colors and proof-like impression on the so-called intermediate paper, small trivial thin spot at bottom right

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $5.00 PROPRIETARY ON VIOLET PAPER.

Examples of the $5.00 Proprietary Issue almost invariably have faults, due to the stamp's large size and the nature of its use. The Kingsley book contains a table showing 2,109 stamps ordered and he records only 119 copies extant.

Scott Retail for a stamp with small faults

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables