3c Blue Green, Special Printing (169). Without gum as issued, scissors separated as always, outstanding color and very sharp impression

FINE. LESS THAN 40 OF THE 1875 3-CENT CONTINENTAL SPECIAL PRINTING ARE BELIEVED TO EXIST.

The Scott catalogue notes that "Although perforated, these stamps were usually cut apart with scissors. As a result, the perforations are often much mutilated and the design is frequently damaged." This stamp has white margins all around and displays beautifully on an album page.

With 1982 P.F. certificate

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