Lot 3219 o
1870, 1¢ ultramarine, N.B.N.C. printing, exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, immaculate color on brilliant white paper, bold cross roads cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine gem, ex-Kirke; with 2011 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $375).Scott No. 145 $20.
A SUPERB GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1873 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE, GRADED XF-S 95 BY THE P.S.E., THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND SHARED BY ONLY ONE OTHER.
The modest SMQ value belies the extreme rarity of this stamp at the highest grades.
Realized: $525