Lot 3028
1861, 1¢ blue (63), virtually perfectly centered, bright and fresh color, full, never hinged original gum. Extremely Fine. SMQ $800 for hinged.
Scott $375 for hinged
A GEM 1¢ 1861 ISSUE, QUITE SCARCE IN THIS PRISTINE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Expertization: 1997 and 2006 P.F. Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
Here we have one of the finest never hinged 1¢ 1861s certified by the Philatelic Foundation. The highest never hinged grade awarded by the P.S.E. to date is an 85.
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