Lot 2001
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), recut once at top and twice at bottom, very large, perfectly balanced margins, gorgeous deep color, especially for a plate 1 late stamp, full original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $6,000.
Scott $800
A SUPERB MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ IV IMPERF, WITH A SCARCER RECUTTING VARIETY, ONLY TWO OTHERS SHARE THIS NUMERIC GRADE, ONE IS A "J", AND NONE ARE GRADED HIGHER.
Expertization: 2010 PSE Certificate graded 98.
To no one's surprise, 19th century U.S. imperforate classic issues in superb, original gum condition are extraordinary rarities. In point of fact, the PSE has only issued twelve o.g certificates., graded 98 or higher, for all of these stamps combined, i.e., Scott #1-2 and #5-17. It is a rare opportunity indeed, to add a superb mint classic to a high grade collection.
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