Lot
196 
1869 (1875 Re-issue), 3¢ blue, full o.g., small paper hinge remnant, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine, the scarcest of the 1868 Re-issues with only 1,406 sold; with 1957, 2000 & 2008 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF 90, SSV $13,500). Scott No. 125 $5,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1869 3¢ PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Realized: $7,500