Lot 1592 o
Revenue, 1871, First Issue, 6¢ Proprietary, perf'd, bold socked on the nose "Charles Osgood May 1, 1871" handstamp cancel, small repair, lovely Fine appearance, a very early usage and may well be the earliest known.Scott No. R31c $1,800.
Scott Catalogue notes "Nearly all examples of No. R31 are faulty and poorly centered. The catalogue value is for a fine centered stamp with minor faults which do not detract from its appearance." .
Realized: $900