Lot
207 
1887, 1¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally well centered within large balanced margins, a Superb gem; with 2005 P.S.E. encapsulated certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $8,000). Scott No. 212 $290.
A SUPERB GEM NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1887 BANK NOTE ISSUE.
There are only three never hinged examples graded 98 by the P.S.E., with only one example higher.
Realized: $4,000