Lot
4063 P
1847, 5¢ orange, trial color plate proof on India, "Specimen." overprint, block of 4, ample to large balanced margins, rich radiant color, couple natural shallow spots in India and small tear at upper left, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 1TC3a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE BLOCK OF THE 1847 5¢ TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOF ON INDIA WITH "SPECIMEN." OVERPRINT - WITH ONLY A FEW KNOWN.
Realized: $1,300