Lot
1159 
1888, 5¢ indigo, top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, precision centering within uncommonly large margins, deep bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, in our opinion a bit undergraded; with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $2,500). Scott No. 216 $700.
A WONDERFUL SUPERB CENTERED NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1888 5¢ GRANT ISSUE.
Realized: $1,900