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Lot 112

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1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), beautifully centered and incredibly fresh with a perfectly detailed impression, unused without gum, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $6,500

THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF THE HIGHEST PSE GRADE YET AWARDED TO AN UNUSED 2¢ D. GRILL, THIS EXAMPLE IS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST OF ONLY ABOUT TEN EXAMPLES CERTIFIED BY EITHER THE P.F. OR P.S.E.—NONE OF WHICH HAVE ORIGINAL GUM.

Expertization: 1993, 2003 PF and 2009 PSE Certificates, the last graded VF 80.

Provenance: Ishikawa, Chapin, Minervino

 
Realized $3,250



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