Lot: #1177

25c Red

V. Pair, SON HC's, "Mut. Benefit Life Ins. Co.", strong color, choice strikes, V. CR ending in sm. tear, Fine-Very Fine centering, only eight pairs are recorded and this is the only pair known with handstamped cancels, a wonderful appearing showpiece item
Scott Number: #R47b
Scott Value: $3,000
Census Reference: R47b-U-18
Census Quantity: 54
Provenance: Lewis
Realized: $800.00