2c Grand Army of the Republic, Large Die Proof on Wove Paper (985P1a). Die sunk on three-hole punched 202 x 151mm card, Bureau handstamp on reverse with blue control no. 981972A, "C" security punch hinged back in place (as normal for proofs of this era), proof with vibrant color, Very Fine, believed to the the only one in private hands, ex Brooks (with his name penciled on back) and Livingston, accompanied by four photographic proofs of rejected designs

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