Lot 152
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, without grill (118a), beautifully centered with wide balanced margins, stunning, rich colors and fresh, crisp paper; original gum, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $13,000
UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED UNGRILLED 15¢ TYPE I PICTORIALS, ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF WHICH ARE SOUND.
Expertization: 1983 & 2002 PF Certificates.
Provenance: Gorham
Of the 13 sound original gum examples certified by the Philatelic Foundation, only one or two are the least bit comparable to the one we offer here in terms of centering, perforations and overall freshness.
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