Lot 1180 E
1903, 15¢ Henry Clay, portrait and initial framework progressive essay, on India die sunk on card (153x204mm, die size 75x88mm), incomplete engraving showing complete portrait and initial background lines, blue "66439" handstamp on reverse, bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, an unrecorded essay, unlisted in the Scott catalog.Scott No. 309E Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE ESSAY OF THE 1903 15¢ HENRY CLAY ISSUE.