Lot
1643 
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, without grill, gem top right corner margin single, o.g., barest trace of hinge, well centered amid wide margins, rich color on very fresh bright paper without the usual toning, Extremely Fine; with 1991 and 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 114a $13,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL WITHOUT GRILL - A GREAT CONDITION RARITY OF THIS ELUSIVE STAMP.
Realized: $6,250