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lot # 86 - United States 1894-97 Bureau Issues
1895 8c violet brown, USIR Watermark, showing clear "R" of "USIR" watermark, well centered and fresh, intense color and detailed impression, v.f. (The "USIR" (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps. There are approximately 75 known of the 8c, but many are either off-center or have flaws)
Cat. Val. $900
Estimate: $750
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272a
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