Lot
261 
1916, $1 violet black. Immaculate "Post Office fresh" original gum which is never hinged, uncommonly well centered amid large evenly balanced margins, beautiful deep vivid color, very fresh, an Extremely Fine gem, a gorgeous mint high value of which few can equal; with 2004 P.F. certificate and 2005 P.S.E. graded certificate (XF-Sup 95). Scott No. 478 $1,800.
This is one of four examples attaining the grade of "XF-Superb 95" in the P.S.E. Population Report, with none higher.
Realized: $10,000