Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, o.g., never hinged, deep rich color, near perfect centering with beautifully balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine to Superb, only four examples to receive this lofty grade with only one higher; with 2010 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $7,400). Scott No. E2  $1,150. ONE OF THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1888 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE. $0 (Image)

Special Delivery, 1888, 10¢ Blue, bottom margin plate "552" number strip of 4 with imprint, o.g., never hinged, attractive overall centering, rich bold color, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, unlisted in Scott in never hinged condition; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85). Scott No. E2  $5,500 for hinged. A VERY RARE PLATE NUMBER STRIP OF THE 1888 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. $0 (Image)