Lot
3427 
1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing, o.g., never hinged, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, radiant color as fresh as the day it was printed, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.S.E. certificate, Graded (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo, SMQ $3,500).Scott No. 183 $370.
A SUPERB MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ VERMILION BANK NOTE GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. - ONLY ONE EXAMPLE IS GRADED HIGHER (98).
We are somewhat at a loss as to why the perfect gem did not grade higher.
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Realized: $3,000