Lot 2333 o
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink, perfectly centered with evenly balanced margins all around, rich radiant true pigeon blood pink color on bright paper, neat bold blue Cincinnati, O. town cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2001 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $22,250).Scott No. 64a $4,250.
A PHENOMENAL USED GEM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1861 3¢ PIGEON BLOOD PINK ISSUE - WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.
This only example to receive this grade by the P.S.E. with no examples higher and the next best grade is a 90.
Realized: $17,000