Lot 144
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 90¢ blue (111), bright, fresh and beautifully centered with deep, dark color, bright white paper and full original gum; a choice, Extremely Fine Gem. Only 317 were issued. SMQ $14,600. Scott $6,750
A STUNNING ORIGINAL GUM 90¢ RE-ISSUE; THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED BY PSE.
Expertization: 1970, 2003 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the last graded XF 90.
Provenance: Chapin, Minervino
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Realized $12,000 |