$2.60 Blue, Counterfeit Essay, Die Sunk on Bond

Interesting counterfeit done as a proof/essay, there are some slight design variances from the final stamp design, the color is slightly lighter and grayer than the final color, this particular counterfeit was done by "Panelli", Very Fine appearance and certainly a wonderful showpiece item for the specialist in this area, this is the only example of this essay we have ever seen, (ENV 500-750)