Lot 4006 - 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ia. Position 97R4, huge even margins, deep, fresh color, light town cancellation, Superb, with 1997 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded Superb 98 (SMQ $90,000).
Scott No. 6; $9,250.

A SUPERB GEM WHICH IS ONE OF THE GREAT CLASSICS OF THE 19TH CENTURY. THIS IS ONE OF TWO GRADE SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E. WITH NONE HIGHER. THE EXAMPLE HERE IN OUR OPINION IS THE FINER OF THE TWO STAMPS.

Produced only from 18 of the 20 subje....Scott $9,250
Sold for US$ 35,000

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