Lot 142
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 90¢ carmine & black, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, rich intense color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice, why this is not graded 95 we will never understand; with 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $7,750).Scott No. 132 $3,750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 90¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Realized: $6,000