Lot
3324 
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered with magnificent rich colors, Post Office fresh on bright paper, the impression is sharp and the grill well defined, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1992 & 2019 P.F. certificates Graded (VF-XF 85, SSV $13,000).Scott No. 118 $9,000.
THIS GEM IS INDEED ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 1869 15¢ TYPE I. THE BEAUTY OF THIS STAMP MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED!
The 15¢ Type I originates from the initial 1869 printing, while the 15¢ Type II emerged in May 1869 when the second frame plate was employed.nnAs a point of reference, the P.S.E. has graded one sole example in the grade of "85" and only one example higher in the grade of "95".
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Realized: $10,500