Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655

1870, 90¢ carmine, H. grill (144), neat black cancellation, gorgeous example with dazzling rich color, an extraordinary large margined stamp with a clear grill impression, rare thus, as this issue is notorious for having grills that are extremely difficult to detect; the example offered here is a true condition rarity, as it is both well centered and completely fault free, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1992 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
Scott $2,500 Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.