Lot 2708 o
1870, 3¢ green, I. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, well centered with large margins, bright rich color with well defined grill, nice strike of large negative numeral "4" cancel, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2006 P.F. certificate, Graded XF 90 (for a Scott 136) & 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $900).Scott No. 136A $110.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE 1870 3¢ I. GRILL WHICH IS THE SOLE EXAMPLE GRADED 95 BY THE P.S.E., ONLY TWO ARE GRADED HIGHER ONE 95J AND ONE 98.
Realized: $800