1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), horizontal pair, o.g., previously hinged, the left stamp is never hinged, astounding GEM quality multiple of the 1 cent type IV; with colossal margins and incredible depth of color; this “fresh to the market” pair has been hidden away from light and the elements for decades and is in a remarkable state of preservation; drop dead gorgeous, Extremely Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded XF 90.
SMQ XF 90; $3,500 for previously hinged.
Estimate $4,000 – 6,000
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