Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655

1880 Special Printing, 24¢ dark violet (200), without gum as issued, a really good looking example of this rarely offered 1880 soft paper Special Printing, nicely centered with awesome rich color, a wonderful opportunity to acquire a choice example of this stamp; expertly reperforated at right, otherwise Very Fine, a great rarity as a mere 66 examples are known to exist; 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott $11,000 Estimate $3,500 - 5,000.