Lot 660
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U.S.; General Issues, 1940, 5¢ Alcott Dull Blue, Trial Color, #862TC1ae, large die proof on wove paper and die sunk on card, black control no. 70039 on back, Very Fine. Ex-Livingston, originally pulled for the vignette engraver, John Eissler.
Scott $1,500. This is the only die proof in this color .
Estimate $700-750.
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