Lot
219 
1898, 15¢ olive green, o.g., never hinged, precise centering within evenly balanced margins, rich deep color and remarkable freshness, Extremely Fine to Superb, a difficult Bureau issue to obtain in choice never hinged condition, with only six examples obtaining this grade with only one example grading higher; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,500). Scott No. 284 $475.
A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1898 15¢ BUREAU ISSUE.
Realized: $4,000