Lot 146
1870, 90¢ carmine (155), original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with well balanced margins and deep rich color. Fresh and choice Extremely Fine to Superb . SMQ $18,500.
Scott $5,000
AN EXTRAORDINARY MINT UNGRILLED 90¢ NATIONAL, THE OTHER OF ONLY TWO TO RECEIVE A PSE XF-S 95. THE HIGHEST GRADE YET AWARDED.
Expertization: with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-SUP 95.
Having the two finest examples of the ungrilled 90¢ National in one sale is simply extraordinary, and it may be a long wait until one of these appears again at auction.
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| Realized $13,000 |
