Lot 2021
1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), virtually perfect centering within large balanced margins, bright fresh color, full original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,500.
Scott $750
A MATCHLESS GEM MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ UNGRILLED NATIONAL, THE FINEST GRADED TO DATE BY THE PSE AND THE SOLE EXAMPLE AT THIS GRADE.
Expertization: 2004 PF and 2004 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.
A review of auction records confirms the PSE population report. The 1¢ National ungrilled in this grade is a true condition rarity. Interestingly, not one example has been graded in Never Hinged condition.
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