Lot 143
(*)
1867, 2¢ black, D. grill (84), beautifully centered and incredibly fresh with a perfectly detailed impression, unused without gum, Very Fine and choice. SMQ $10,200.
Scott $6,500
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF THE HIGHEST PSE GRADE YET AWARDED TO AN UNUSED 2¢ D. GRILL, A REVIEW OF THE PF'S ONLINE RECORDS REVEALS ONLY A FEW SOUND OG SINGLES, NONE OF WHICH BEGIN TO APPROACH THE CENTERING OF THIS EXAMPLE; AND OF THE UNUSED EXAMPLES, AGAIN ONLY A FEW ARE REASONABLY CENTERED AND SOUND, AND THIS STAMP IS EASILY THE FINEST OF THESE.
Expertization: 1993, 2003 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. Certificates, the last graded VF 80.
Provenance: Ishikawa, Chapin, Minervino, "Liberty"
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