Lot 3213 o
1869, 90¢ carmine & black, exceptionally well centered within huge margins, deep rich colors and proof-like impressions on brilliant white paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo, ex-Merlin; with 2011 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-S 95 Jumbo, SMQ S13,500).Scott No. 122 $2,000.
A EXTRAORDINARY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 90¢ 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING CENTERING, JUMBO MARGINS, COLOR AND FRESHNESS, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXISTING.
Only one has graded higher (at 98J) and one other shares this grade.
Realized: $13,000