Lot 1167
1873, 10¢ brown (161), quite well centered within large margins, simply stunning color on bright paper, full, barely hinged o.g. Extremely Fine. Scott $750
THIS PRISTINE EXAMPLE IS OF SUCH A BRILLIANT COLOR THAT IT CAN BE TERMED THE DEFINITIVE SHADE AS INTENDED BY THE POST OFFICE WHEN ISSUED 130 YEARS AGO.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate for a pair from which this single was taken.
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Realized $1,800 |