Lot 1064 P
1851, 1¢ blue, type I, large die proof on India, 24 x 30mm card, showing die layout line around design, rich vibrant color, manuscript "X" control mark, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Brazer.Scott No. 5P1 $5,000.
ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE I LARGE DIE PROOF.
In Neinken "U.S. One Cent Stamp of 1851 to 1861", he notes that it his opinion that this rare proof came into existence after 1857 and believes that this die was especially made for the 1875 reprint issue.