Lot
329 
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Blue, o.g., never hinged, rich deep color, perfect centering amid large margins, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of five examples to receive this lofty grade with only two higher; with 1982 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $7,500). Scott No. E1 $1,250.
AN EXCEPTIONAL NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1885 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE.
Realized: $6,500