Lot
1244 
Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ brown, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins around, strong bright color and very fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, this is the only never hinged example to grade as such with none higher; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,500). Scott No. J6 $800.
CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 30¢ POSTAGE DUE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $2,100