Lot 3186 o
1869, 1¢ buff, choice centering with jumbo margins, bright color, circle of wedges fancy cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-S 95 Jumbo, SMQ $2,750).Scott No. 112 $140.
A SUPERB GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1869 ISSUE, SURPRISING DIFFICULT TO FIND IN SUCH OUTSTANDING CONDITION.
Only one used example grades higher (at 98) and only four other used stamps share this grade.
Realized: $1,200