Lot 101 o
1860, 30¢ orange, neat grid cancel, perfectly centered amid remarkably wide margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderful used gem, with only three examples grading higher; with 2012 P.S.A.G., 2013 P.F. & 2024 P.S.E. certificates, all (Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $3,800).Scott No. 38 $500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL WIDE MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 30¢ FRANKLIN ISSUE - GRADED XF-S 95 XQ BY THE P.F., THE "XQ" DENOTING EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY.
Realized: $5,000