Additional information
| Catalog Number | RN-J-A |
|---|---|
| Condition | VF, 9mm repair upper right |
| Paper | india on card |
| Size | 104mm x 52mm |
| Denomination | 2c |
| Catalog Value | — |
RN-J-A Revenue Stamped Paper Die Proof on India on Card
$450.00
Proof in brown on india on card. As described in Essays and Proofs of United States Internal Revenue Stamps by George T. Turner, 1974 Bureau Issues Association: Proof Type J-A, Engraved die with completely cross-hatched vignette background. Impression on india 108mm x 47mm.
Joseph Carpenter introduced RN-J in 1872, while continuing the production of H3. J exists in two basic forms: one with a bust of Washington in a solid-color background surrounded by a fancy, broad frame, and the other with the same bust in a partially shaded background. It is known in shades of orange and red.
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