Lot 165
1890, 3¢ purple, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful large margin gem; with 2008 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,900) one of eight examples to receive this grade with only three graded higher.Scott No. 221 $190.
Realized: $1,200