Lot 4157 o
1870, 10¢ brown, I. grill, star cancel, beautifully centered amid wide margins, rich color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine and choice jumbo; with 1954 & 2019 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90 XQ denoting Extraordinary Quality) plus 2019 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90J, SMQ $21,000).Scott No. 139A $10,000.
CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 10¢ I. GRILL ISSUE - A GREAT BANKNOTE RARITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 EXAMPLES KNOWN IN ANY CONDITION.
Realized: $19,000