Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1870-73 Bank Note Issues (Scott 145-179)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
133
3c Green (147). Original gum, lightly hinged, outstanding centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, an extremely difficult stamp to find unused in the higher grades, with 1988 P.F. (for block) and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $650.00), this is the highest grade awarded and is shared by only three others, SMQ does not even price this issue above the grade of 90
225
900