Lot 103 P
1861, 1¢-90¢ Regular issue, large die proofs on India, oversized "Specimen" overprint, set of 8 values off original cards (approximately 42x51mm), 12¢ & 90¢ with vermilion "Specimen" overprint, others in black, rich colors; 1¢ & 12¢ with slight thinning in margins, otherwise Very Fine, these specimen large die proofs were apart of sample books with only a few known of each value (some values with different color overprints).Scott No. 63P1-72P1 vars. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE SET OF THE 1861 NATIONAL BANKNOTE CO. ISSUE SPECIMEN LARGE DIE PROOFS - WITH ONLY A FEW KNOWN OF EACH VALUE.
Realized: $2,500