Sale 1000 — Siegel Sale 1000

Sale Date — Wednesday, 8 December, 2010

Category — 1869 Pictorial Issue

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1080
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Sale 1000, Lot 1080, 1869 Pictorial Issue1c Buff (112). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, clearly-defined grill, gorgeous centering with wide margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.

With 2000 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade -- only six Mint N.H. stamps in total have even been graded, which is another testament to its rarity. Scott Retail as hinged.

750
4,750