Lot
3193 
1861, 30¢ orange, o.g., previously hinged, beautifully centered with four margins clear of the design, warm rich shade, lovely Post Office fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1990 & photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 71 $2,600.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT SINGLES WITH ORIGINAL GUM AND OUTSTANDING CENTERING FOR THIS DIFFICULT ISSUE. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE WE HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO OFFER.
The rarity of this stamp is due to its narrow spacing on the plate, which left very little room for the twelve gauge perforations. Stamps with large margins are considered extremely rare. This fact is acknowledged in the Scott Catalogue footnote for #71
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Realized: $3,250