Lot 191
1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), exceptionally fresh and well centered with deep, unusually intense color and full, very lightly hinged original gum; fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,750
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MINT STAMP— TRULY SURPRISINGLY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THIS HIGH GRADE— ONLY THREE EXAMPLES THAT HAVE BEEN GRADED HAVE SCORED.
Expertization: 1997 PF Certificate.
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