Lot
642 P
Postal Card, 1885, 1¢ brown on buff, die proof, exception detailed impression unlike any plate proof or regular issue, on high quality off white card with impression clearly showing though on reverse, Extremely Fine, believed to be one of only such recorded examples, the USPCC catalog only lists a UX9 die proof with manuscript "Specimen" in red, accompanied by card with manuscript "Respectfully submitted" at bottom with suggestion of change to the printed instruction line. USPCC Nos. S7P var. Scott Nos. UX8P Estimate $400 - 600.