Lot 233
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1869 (1875 Re-issue), 6¢ blue (126), well centered with brilliant color and paper and unblemished Never Hinged, original gum, Very Fine. Scott $1,650 as hinged
AN EXCEPTIONAL MINT SINGLE, AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED; THIS EXAMPLE HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE 6¢ RE-ISSUE TO BE CERTIFIED AS NEVER HINGED BY THE P.F. AND THE P.S.E. HAS NEVER GRADED A NEVER HINGED SINGLE.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: "Silver Lake"
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Realized $4,000 |