Lot 2012
1867, 5¢ brown, F. grill (95), beautifully centered for this rare mint stamp with the perforations clear of the design all around, beautiful rich color, a fine impression and most notably, remarkably fresh never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott $3,750 for hinged
A CHOICE AND INCREDIBLY RARE MINT NEVER HINGED SINGLE THAT IS ALSO WELL CENTERED.
Expertization: 1988, 1990 & 2006 PF Certificates.
While on rare occasions, a never hinged single becomes available, invariably the centering is barely fine, if that. The PSE has not graded a never hinged example, and the PF, in the last 10 years, has certified 4 never hinged singles, but all of these had the perforations into the design on at least one side. We cannot recall any examples that begin to rival the present stamp.
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