July Internet Auction

1875 Special Printing, Officials overprinted "Specimen" group, small group comprising O1S, O2S, O4S, O5S, O15S, O16S, O25S, O35S, O83S, O84S, some flaws, without gum as issued.

Scott No. O1SD//O84SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,315.

Agriculture Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 15¢ yellow, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, well centered, strong color, Very Fine.

Scott No. O7SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400.

Agriculture Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ yellow, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, vibrant color, F.-V.F.

Scott No. O8SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400.

Agriculture Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 30¢ yellow, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, nicely centered, vibrant color, couple short perfs and tiny mark on forehead, F.-V.F.

Scott No. O9SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400.

Executive Dept., 1875 Special Printings, 1¢ to 10¢ complete, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, 2¢ & 3¢ with wide nat. s.e., 6¢ jumbo margins, F.-V.F. set.

Scott No. O10SD-O14SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $290.

Interior Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ vermilion, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, well centered bright color, scissor separated as usual, Very Fine, only 83 sold.

Scott No. O18SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $2,500.

Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 2¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, well centered with large margins, Very Fine.

Scott No. O26SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $55.

Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, pulled perf, inclusion, Fine appearance, only 163 sold.

Scott No. O28SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,250.

Justice Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 90¢ purple, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, rich color and sharp impression, usual centering, fresh and Fine.

Scott No. O34SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,250.

Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 2¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.

Scott No. O36SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75.

Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 7¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, nicely centered, strong color and impression, fresh and Very Fine.

Scott No. O39SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $550.

Navy Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ ultramarine, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, reperfed, Fine appearance, only 106 sold.

Scott No. O43SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,750.

Post Office Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ black, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, well centered, scissor-separated, deep thin, tear at bottom, F.-V.F. appearance, only 87 sold.

Scott No. O50SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,600.

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 10¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, well centered with nicely balanced margins, strong color and detailed impression, some slight toning on back, Very Fine and choice example, only 82 sold.

Scott No. O77SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,600.

Treasury Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 12¢ dark brown, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, deep rich color and strong impression, scissors-separated perfs slightly blunted at top, Fine, only 75 sold.

Scott No. O78SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,600.

War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 6¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, attractive wide margins, brilliant color, some nibbed perfs at bottom, fresh and Fine.

Scott No. O86SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,400.

War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 7¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, bright color, couple nibbed perfs at bottom, Fine.

Scott No. O87SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $425.

War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 24¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, vibrant color, fresh and Fine, only 106 sold.

Scott No. O91SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,400.

War Dept., 1875 Special Printing, 30¢ deep rose, overprinted "Specimen", without gum as issued, exceedingly well centered, vibrant color, some slightly nibbed perfs at bottom, fresh and Very Fine, only 104 sold.

Scott No. O92SD   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,400.

The 104 sold represents the fewest of any War Department denomination.