Lot 299 o
Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $200 red, blue & black, manuscript 1871 cancel, nicely centered, rich vivid colors, faint pressed out vertical crease, Very Fine appearance; with clear 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. R132 $9,000.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $200.00 "SMALL PERSIAN RUG".
Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size and the fact that they were used on documents, they are frequently found with faults.
Realized: $4,500