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Revenue, 1863, First Issue, $3.50 Inland Exchange, imperf, neat 1864 manuscript cancel, large to huge margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, deep intense color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a truly magnificent example of this rare revenue issue; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95).Scott No. R87a $8,500.
CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 $3.50 INLAND EXCHANGE IMPERFORATE ISSUE.