Lot 83 E
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" Essay, in Brown Rose, complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and gummed, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, intensely rich color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1962 and 2016 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95).Scott No. 65-E15h $550.
A MAGNIFICENT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3¢ "PREMIERE GRAVURE" ISSUE.