Lot
196 
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1861, 1¢ blue, top margin block of 9, o.g., bottom row and top right stamps hinged, others never hinged, rich deep color, choice overall centering, few reinforced perf separations at bottom and light crease in bottom right stamp not mentioned on certificate, still Extremely Fine, Scott value with no premium with the never hinged block and single residing in this multiple; with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63 $3,300 for hinged.
A STUNNING ITEM AND ONE OF THE FINEST MINT BLOCKS IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $1,700