Lot
2207 
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1869, 3¢ ultramarine, top margin plate no. "26" block of 6 with imprint and part arrow, o.g., positions 1-2, 5-6 hinged, other never hinged, bottom left three stamp with split grills, nicely overall centering especially stamps in top row, strong bright color and remarkably freshness, Very Fine and choice, ex-Chapin; with 2020 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114 $8,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL SOUND PLATE BLOCK OF 12 OF THE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL ISSUE WITH MOST STAMPS NEVER HINGED AND SOME WITH SPLIT GRILLS.
Realized: $6,750