1870, 6¢ carmine, I. grill (Scott 137A), large part o.g. (small fiber paper adherence on gum at top and bottom), impressive example of this rare and valuable I grill; with astounding rich color printed on clean white paper; of the handful of mint examples of this stamp that are known to exist, this is among the choicest obtainable, as this issue is seldom seen with such impressive color, Fine.
Scott $7,000.
Estimate $1,500 – 2,000
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