Lot
2245 
1890, 3¢ purple, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid wide margins, rich color on fresh bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful gem, with only four examples grading higher; with 1997 & 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $1,900). Scott No. 221 $175.
Realized: $1,700