Lot 3049
1867, 15¢ black, E. grill (91), exceptionally well centered for the rare 15¢ E grill, with large margins, full, crisp perforations, a finely detailed impression and full original gum. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine for this. Scott $11,000
A VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE STAMP TO LOCATE IN SUCH PREMIUM ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.
Expertization: 1988 and 2001 P.F. Certificates.
While the great Caspary collection featured two fine multiples of this stamp, he was not able to locate at that time a mint single that began to compare to the one we have here.
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Realized $13,000 |