Lot 86
1861, 1¢ blue (63), centered perfectly amid large balanced margins with bright color and lightly hinged original gum; remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $1,750.
Scott $300
GIVEN ITS MODEST CATALOGUE VALUE, THIS IS A SURPRISINGLY DIFFICULT STAMP TO LOCATE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION OF THIS EXAMPLE—PSE HAS JUDGED JUST THREE OTHERS ITS EQUAL AND ONLY ONE SUPERIOR—A SUPERB 98.
Expertization: 2005 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
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