Lot 373 o
Newspaper, 1896, $5 dark blue, cork cancel, large beautifully balanced margins and exceptional centering, rich deep color enhancing a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, Superb, the only example to receive this grade with none higher (with next highest grade being only a 90); with 2016 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SSV $925).Scott No. PR121 $175.
WITHOUT QUESTION - ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1896 $5 NEWSPAPER ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $800