15c Brown & Blue, Ty. I (118). Original gum, deep rich colors rarely seen on the 15c Type I, proof-like impressions with vignette almost perfectly placed (a rarity for the issue), choice centering with wide and balanced margins all around

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 15-CENT TYPE I 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.

The 15c Type I comes from the first 1869 printing; in May 1869 the 15c went to press using the second frame plate, which produced Type II. In a condition census, both Type I and II would show similar numbers known in the top tier of original-gum condition -- probably 8 to 10 of each. However, Type I is generally a rarer stamp and carries a much higher Scott Catalogue value.

With 1980 and 1999 P.F. certificates. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $12,300.00)

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