6c Carmine (148). Mint N.H., choice centering and long full perforations all around, deep rich color on bright paper

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN ENORMOUSLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1870 NATIONAL BANK NOTE ISSUE.

The last time we sold a Mint N.H. single of this issue was in October 2000 (Sale 829, lot 391). That stamp, with similar centering, realized $4,500 hammer versus $575 Scott value (as hinged) at the time. Our sale records are corroborated by the P.S.E. Population Report, which lists only two Mint N.H. examples (graded 75 and 80). With grading and the demand for Mint N.H. copies having compelled dealers to break multiples, it is unlikely that any blocks containing Mint N.H. stamps with decent centering still exist. For the collector of Mint N.H. classics, this is a rare opportunity for acquisition.

With 2010 P.S.E. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged

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