1c Blue (63). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on post-office fresh paper, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE ONE-CENT 1861 ISSUE WITH MINT NEVER-HINGED GUM, BEAUTIFUL CENTERING, AND DISTINCTIVE INTENSE COLOR. A STAMP OF REMARKABLE BEAUTY, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.

P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; unpriced as Mint N.H. in SMQ, SMQ $1,450.00 as hinged). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only two others share this grade. Scott Retail as hinged

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