Lot 20
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), exceptionally large margins including a full sheet margin at the left; unusually rich early color, a finely detailed impression and unblemished, never hinged original gum, a fresh and Extremely Fine to Superb Jumbo. SMQ $28,000 for a normal 95 hinged.
Scott $8,750 for hinged
A UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF OUR ICONIC VERY FIRST STAMP IN MAGNIFICENTLY PRESERVED POST OFFICE CONDITION— AND WITH VERY LARGE MARGINS. UNQUESTIONABLY, THE FINEST NEVER HINGED MINT SINGLE.
Expertization: PSE encapsulated and graded XF-Sup 95J.
Provenance: Whitman
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