Lot
218 
1898, 10¢ brown, type I, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, Post Office fresh with deep rich color not normally encountered on this often pale color issue, Extremely Fine to Superb, a very difficult issue to obtain in choice never hinged condition, with only three examples obtaining this grade with only two examples grading higher; with 2019 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95, SSV $4,750). Scott No. 282C $525.
ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1898 10¢ BUREAU TYPE I ISSUE.
Realized: $5,000