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Ed HansAgree with Barry that there is really no evidence in the piece itself to classify it as a proof. But with a piece like this one, I don't see how that matters. A T206 proof, where thousands of regular production examples exist, is something special. A Potted Plant "proof", where perhaps a score or so can be accounted for doesn't seem all that special to me. All examples, proofs or production issues, are scarce and extremely desirable. That said, I agree with Toby as well. The seller is one of the most knowledgeable and upstanding nineteenth century dealers in our hobby. Perhaps he has external evidence to support his "proof" theory. At any rate, Frank, you have a superb piece here. I wouldn't be concerned about whether it's a proof or not. I think you got a nice deal on it (as well as the T214 Kelly).