Lot
2670 
Postage Due, 1879, 10¢ Deep Brown, Special Printing, full o.g., traces of paper hinge remnant, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine, Post Office records record only 174 examples ever issued, from the Estate of the late John E. Du Pont; with 1954 P.F. certificate. Scott No. J12 $8,500.
WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 10¢ POSTAGE DUE SPECIAL PRINTING.
Realized: $3,250