Lot
2219 
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue, o.g., fairly light hinging, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, the scarcest of the 1868 Re-issues with only 1,406 sold; with 2016 P.F. & 2022 P.S.E. certificates, both Graded (XF 90, SMQ $12,000), one of two examples to receive this grade with only three higher. Scott No. 125 $5,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.