Lot
4170 
1888, 30¢ orange brown, o.g., barest trace of hinge, perfect centering with large evenly balanced margins all around, vivid deep color and immaculate Post Office fresh, a Superb gem, with the next high grade a 98; with 2018 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Gem 100, SMQ $9,000). Scott No. 217 $300.
A STUNNING CONDITION RARITY - WITHOUT QUESTION ONE THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1888 30¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE ISSUE IN EXISTENCE - THE HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE BY THE P.S.E. IN ANY CONDITION.
Realized: $5,250