30c Black, H. Grill (143). Original gum, lightly hinged, many discernible grill points, deep charcoal shade and sharp proof-like impression, we detect a small expert repair at bottom center which is only visible in fluid or under high magnification, accompanying certificates diverge on this with the P.F. agreeing and P.S.E. not noting any flaw

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF THE BEST-CENTERED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1870 30-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE GRILLED ISSUE EXTANT.

With 2003 P.F. certificate noting repair. With clear 2013 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 80, SMQ $19,200.00 as 80). This is the highest grade awarded in the P.S.E. Population Report. Only one other full original-gum Scott 143 has even been graded (Fine 70, offered in lot 713)

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