Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World

1902 1c-$5, complete set of large die proofs, die sunk on card, including the first and second 2c designs and 15c Special Delivery, each measuring approximately 150x200mm and signed and dated by the Bureau of Engraving Director William M. Merideth, card backs with toning and six with toning on the front (not affecting the india die), otherwise v.f., one of the only four or five known sets, which recently came to light in the last twenty years or so, a major rarity,
Cat. Val. $28,900
Estimate: $15000