Lot: #686

1c Black

Unused, wonderful strong color and sharp impression, tiny natural inclusion, sm. thin which slightly cuts the paper, four clear and well balanced margins all around, quite fresh and Extremely Fine and choice appearing example of this very rare stamp especially in this superior condition, only 13 recorded of which all but one are faulty to some degree and only three have Very Fine centering, this exceptional stamp is certainly considered to be one of the finest known, the certificate is no longer with the stamp, a great Match stamp showpiece, (ENV 5,000-6,000)
Scott Number: #RO151a
Scott Value: $4,500
Census Reference: RO151a-M-3
Census Quantity: 16
Certificates: 2012 PFC
Provenance: Lilly, Tolman, Scarsdale
Realized: $4250.00