Lot
359 
War Dept., 1879, 30¢ Rose Red, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, rich radiant color and Post Office freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95, SSV $2,400). Scott No. O120 $450.
WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1879 30¢ WAR DEPARTMENT ISSUE.
Realized: $2,800