Lot 3073
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I (118), near-perfect centering with unusually large, beautifully balanced margins, delicate, finely detailed impression, fresh bright color and full original gum. A choice Extremely Fine gem. Scott $9,500
A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY MINT 15¢ TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL, A STAMP THAT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCATE IN SUCH SUPERLATIVE OVERALL CONDITION, AND EVEN MORE SO WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM.
Expertization: 1994 and 2002 P.F. Certificates.
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Realized $8,500 |