10c Blue, Special Delivery (E2). Original gum, lightly hinged, bright shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforations

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 10-CENT RUNNING MESSENGER SPECIAL DELIVERY ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.

With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,650.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and the only example to achieve this grade.

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