Lot 197
1873, 2¢ brown (157), essentially perfectly centered amid beautifully balanced margins with deep rich color and flawless, never hinged original gum; post office fresh and Extremely Fine. SSV $900 for hinged (not priced NH).
Scott $350 for hinged
ALMOST NEVER SEEN BEAUTIFULLY CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED, THIS EXAMPLE IS IN THE HIGHEST GRADE OBTAINABLE; NO GRADING SOURCE HAS ISSUED A NUMBERED GRADE ABOVE 90 FOR A NEVER HINGED SINGLE.
Expertization: 2000 & 2005 PF Certificates, the latter graded XF 90.
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