6c Dull Brown, USIR Watermark (271a). Original gum, lightly hinged, clear "I" of watermark, rich color on bright white paper

VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1895 ISSUE WITH USIR WATERMARK.

The 6c USIR Watermark is considerably rarer than the 8c, especially in original-gum condition. We record seven original-gum copies. However, we are not certain how many of the stamps in multiples have the "I" or "R" portion of the watermark. Of the recorded singles, one has perfs touching the design at top, and one is also very close on one side. The pair with original gum in the P.F. records is a top sheet margin horizontal pair, with part of the imprint above the left stamp. There was also a pair centered to top with a straight edge at left in the Lilly collection, as well as a strip of three centered to top in the Col. Green collection.

With 2000 P.F. certificate

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