Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020

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Category — 1c-12c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-117)

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Sale 1227, Lot 2612, 1c-12c 1869 Pictorial Issue (Scott 112-117)6c Ultramarine (115). Original gum, barely hinged, deep rich color on bright paper, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING LIGHTLY-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY BOTH P.S.E AND THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.

This stamp was recently uncovered in an old-time collection of classics in beautiful post-office fresh condition. This is its first appearance at auction.

With 2018 P.F. (XF-Superb 95) and 2018 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $13,750.00). This is one of only five examples to achieve this grade from P.S.E. -- the highest awarded

2,500
16,000