90c Violet Carmine, Special Printing (177). Without gum as issued, radiant color, scissors-separated perforations as usual but leaving intact perforations on all sides, choice centering and unusually wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 1875 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. ONE OF THE RAREST SPECIAL PRINTINGS IN SOUND AND CENTERED CONDITION.

Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found only 44 certified examples of Scott 177. Of these, most are either straight edge on one side from scissors-separation, are off-center or have small faults. Very few are in as pristine condition as the example offered here.

Ex Stephen Brown. With 1973 and 2005 P.F. certificates

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