Lot 89
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (64a), virtually perfectly centered with bright color on fresh paper and full original gum, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $85,000.
Scott $50,000
THERE ARE FEW SURVIVING MINT EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE SHADE. THE PRESENT STAMP MAY WELL BE THE FINEST OF THAT SMALL NUMBER.
Expertization: 2001 PF, 2000 & 2007 PSE Certificates, the last graded XF 90.
This example is the only mint pigeon blood pink to have been graded by any expertizing body. Our review of the Philatelic Foundation's online archives turned up three mint singles—one Fine, o.g. and two off-center and faulty.
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