Lot
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City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish, Position 4, top sheet margin single showing full guideline all around, sharp impression, o.g., never hinged, Superb; with 2017 P.F. Graded certificate (Superb GEM 100, SSV unpriced). Scott No. 40L1 $2,000 as o.g.
THE FINEST RECORDED NEVER-HINGED TOP-MARGIN SINGLE OF THE FIRST ADHESIVE STAMP ISSUED IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. A STUNNING STAMP, THE ONLY ONE GRADED 100.
Realized: $3,500