Lot 164
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue (125), near-perfect centering with unusually large margins, bright color and full, very lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Extremely Fine; and, in our opinion, undergraded Only 1,406 sold. SMQ $8,550.
Scott $5,000
THE 3¢ RE-ISSUE IS THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUE OF THE SET TO FIND WELL CENTERED; GIVEN THE ADDED QUALITIES OF EXCELLENT COLOR AND FRESHNESS, THIS EXAMPLE IS SURELY AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.
Expertization: 2000, 2006 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the last graded VF-XF 85.
To date, this is the only example to receive a PSE VF-XF 85 with just three examples grading higher, the best of those being a 95.
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| Realized $6,750 |
