Lot 235 P
Newfoundland, 1897, 1¢ carmine rose, large die proof on India, die sunk on full-size 149x226mm card, "C-394" die imprint, pencil "26286" proof number, fresh and Extremely Fine, Less than 5 Recorded. Scott Nos. 79P1.Newf. Spec. Nos. 70 dp2 $2,000.
Design based upon a photograph by Bassano.
Realized: $1,050