Lot 3068 o
1855, 10¢ green, type II, left sheet-margin single with huge margins all around, deep rich color with a proof-like impression on bright paper, light unobtrusive New Orleans Jul 6th cds cancel and bit of red transit at top, Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded (Gem 100, SMQ $6,500).Scott No. 14 $145.
A STUNNING GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ TYPE II 1855 IMPERFORATE ISSUE, GRADED GEM 100 BY THE P.S.E. - THIS IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE TO BE AWARDED THE HIGHEST GRADE, GEM 100.
Realized: $4,250