Lot 484 o
1873, 6¢ dull pink, C.B.N.C. printing, bold strike of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Kirke 75-01-13-IGEO), outstanding centering with large even margins, rich color, also trace of red cancel at bottom, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Senchuk; with 2009 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $325.00 for normal cancel).Scott No. 159 $18.
A GORGEOUS GEM EXAMPLE WITH ONLY FOUR STAMPS GRADED HIGHER BY THE P.S.E.