Lot 98
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1861, 90¢ dark blue (72b), near-perfect centering with remarkably deep color on bright paper and a light, centered six-point star in circle cancel fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Scott $650
THE UNUSUALLY BRIGHT PAPER TRULY ENHANCES THE BEAUTY OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE DARK BLUE SHADE.
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate specifying the dark blue shade.
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Realized $2,100 |