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EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE SCARCE ULTRAMARINE SHADE.
In his 1c book, Don Evans devotes almost an entire column on p. 33 to a discussion of the Ultramarine shade. He notes that it is "extremely scarce". He notes that apart from the Ultramarine and Indigo shades, "the remaining shades are comparatively plentiful."
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ as unused in any state). This is the highest grade awarded and the only one to achieve it. (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFULLY FRESH AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1861 BUFF MADE MORE DESIRABLE BY THE WELL-STRUCK SAN FRANCISCO COGWHEEL CANCEL.
Due to narrow spacing on the 5c plate, it is very difficult to find centered copies with the perforations clear of the design on all sides. The stamp offered here, with its choice centering and cancel, is a true condition rarity.
With 2016 P.F. certificate (XF 90) (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 24-CENT BROWNISH LILAC. AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT SHADE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH PRISTINE CENTERED CONDITION.
The color is a soft brownish shade, which is quite distinctive and much different than the Red Lilac (1862) or later Lilac (1863-66) printings. It is particularly difficult to obtain in sound, centered and original-gum condition, which is also demonstrated by the P.S.E. Population Report numbers -- this is the only example to grade above 80.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $7,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no others share it. (Image)