Lot
2240 
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark, o.g., hinge remnant, precision centering amid large beautifully balanced margins all around, deep rich color, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate Graded (95, SMQ $6,850). Scott No. 188 $1,800.
AN TRULY EXCEPTIONAL MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 10¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE WITH SECRET MARK.
Realized: $5,500