USA – 1875, Special Printing, 15¢ bright orange – SOLD for $6,500

1875, Special Printing, 15¢ bright orange (Scott 174), without gum as issued, bright proof like color; an impressive example of the 15 cent 1875 Special Printing; much nicer than normally encountered; natural straight edge at left and usual scissor separated perforations, Fine, only 39 examples are known to exist, with 1993 P.F. certificate.
Scott $18,000.
Estimate $7,500 – 10,000